Job Overview
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.
- 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.
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