New Mexico Highlands University
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Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the overall success, performance, and conduct of NMHU’s NCAA Division II Wrestling Program in the areas of academics, athletics, and student athlete conduct;
- Supervise, plan, and coordinate the activities of the Wrestling Program;
- Manage supplies and equipment allocated to the Wrestling program;
- Advise and counsel student athletes regarding academic programs to ensure adequate progress towards a degree;
- Oversee student athlete conduct and discipline;
- Work closely with the Sports Information Director in regards to news releases and related media guides;
- Hire, manage, and evaluate the assistant coaching staff;
- Recruit student athletes in accordance with NCAA, RMAC, and NMHU rules and regulations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of applicable team or individual sports and playing rules;
- Ability to exhibit strong leadership and management skills;
- Knowledge and skill in budget preparation and fiscal management;
- Knowledge and willingness to learn, then exhibit strong adherence to NCAA, RMAC, and NMHU rules, regulations and policies;
- Knowledge of NCAA student athlete academic eligibility requirements;
- Demonstrated competitive coaching skills in area of sporting specialty;
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
- Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;
- Knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules;
- Knowledge of travel/lodging planning and scheduling.
New Mexico Highlands University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.