Head Coach, Wrestling

Lake Erie College, a small, co-educational, four-year, independent liberal arts college located in Painesville, OH, 30 miles east of Cleveland, invites applications for the full-time position of Head Coach, Wrestling. The Head Coach, Wrestling is responsible for recruiting and organization of the college’s wrestling program.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as primary recruiter for the sport of wrestling, identifying and evaluating potential students with that interest and organizing their recruitment in conjunction with the Office of Admission.
• Organizes, in conjunction with the director, all aspects of the wrestling program, including facility, competition, and practice schedules, and team operations.
• Acts as an ambassador of the College and positively conducts oneself to heighten the institution's awareness among all its constituents.
• Works closely with the promotional and fundraising efforts of the athletic department.
• Follows all institutional, GMAC, and NCAA regulations regarding wrestling and athletics in general.
• Makes budgetary suggestions regarding the proper operations and staffing of the areas of responsibility.
• Projects and promotes an inclusive education with the highest standards where student-athletes are empowered to lead lives of personal significance and professional success as global citizens.
• Creates an environment and plan for the academic success of the team.
• Operates within the mission of the college and athletics department to ensure a full NCAA DII student-athlete experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in physical education, sports management or related field preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience in coaching intercollegiate athletics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to objectively evaluate physical and mental performance related to the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.