The head coach is responsible for the direction, instruction, supervision, and coaching of the Wrestling program and the oversight and development of assistant coaches including creating an overall successful, positive environment for the student-athletes.

Job Duties:

1. Recruit quality student-athletes.
2. Facilitation of the academic performance and success of student-athletes, which includes retention and culminates with graduation.
3. Administrative duties, which may include but is not limited to ordering/selection of equipment and supplies, arranging practice and competitive facilities, team travel, assisting Director of Athletics with scheduling, and budget planning, management, and adherence.
4. Demonstrate knowledge, understanding, adherence, and commitment to all NCAA, Conference, State, and Institutional rules, and regulations.
5. Establish a team culture that ensures appropriate and acceptable student-athlete and staff behavior on and off the field.
6. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to lead a competitive Division I Wrestling program. Remain current on all trends, methods, and innovations related to Wrestling and coaching.
7. Participate in program and departmental fundraising, public relations, and promotional efforts.
8. Coordinate an outreach program that encourages student athlete and sport program visibility in the University and local community. Conduct camps and clinics.

Qualifications:

1. Knowledge and adherence to NCAA, Conference, State, Institutional, and Department rules and regulations.
2. Commitment to working with multi-cultural populations and have an awareness of issues affecting women and minorities.