Head Coach, Men’s Wrestling

This position involves providing overall instruction and management of the men’s wrestling team at Davis & Elkins College. D&E is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II and the Mountain East Conference (MEC). This is a ten-month position (August 1 – May 31).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required and master’s degree strongly preferred.
• Proven success in coaching and recruiting.
• Candidate must posses a commitment to the integrated role athletics play in an institution of higher education.
• Ability to adhere to and ensure compliance with NCAA and MEC rules and regulations and ability to lead and nurture a diverse student and administrative population.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently, efficiently, and effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced enviornment.
• Strong oral, presentation, and written communication skills including the ability to communicate to students, parents, staff, faculty, and external constituents of the college.
• Strong leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to make effective decisions based on facts, and sound judgment.

Duties:

• Instructs student-athletes in all aspects of the sport during practice and competition.
• Identifies, researches, and recruits prospective student-athletes who fit the academic profile of the institution and have the athletic ability to contribute to the success of the program.
• Ensures student-athlete academic success through active involvement and campus resources.
• Fundraises to supplement the operating costs of the program.
• Makes travel arrangements and sets a competitve out-of-conference schedule.
• Stores and issues equipment and ensures purchases are fiscally responsible.
• Models high levels of character and sportsmanship and sets expectations for conduct within the program.