This candidate will have the honor of building the first collegiate women’s wrestling program at D’Youville University and the first DII program in New York State. This position will begin as part time, with the intent to transition to full time status in 2023-2024 for the first year of competition.

Specific tasks performed:

• Contribute to the educational mission of D’Youville by offering leadership that reflects D’Youville Athletics commitment to excellence, integrity, and respect.
• Responsible for administration of all phases of the program, including monitoring team budget, scholarship distribution, player management, scheduling, compliance, expense reports, game day operations, and conducting camps and/or clinics.
• Provide an organized recruiting strategy of student-athletes for the Women’s Wrestling program and keep roster expectations.
• Coordinate with athletic administration on eligibility requirements to ensure full compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. Provides administration of financial aid for both prospective and enrolled student athletes.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and utilizes campus resources to assist in student athlete academic progress.
• Coordinate travel (ex: bus/air, hotel, meals, etc.) and organizes supervision of players while on the road.
• Oversee operational activities of assistant coaches, provides professional development opportunities, and prepares annual coaching evaluations.
• Attend and participate in department and staff meetings as requested/required.
• Maintain a positive and constructive working relationship with support staff in athletic communications, athletic training, facilities, compliance, admissions, and athletic advancement, to assist in implementation of an efficient and effective program and department.
• Participate in fundraising initiatives. Engage in special events to generate interest within the community, parents, and alumni.
• Develop an effective outreach program with student-athletes that engages and supports the D’Youville community and the Buffalo community.
• Collaborate with sport administrator and/or Director of Athletics to develop annual goals for the program.
• Become an advocate and expert of the D’Youville mission, community, and academic standards on and off campus.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or sport supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of coaching and teaching techniques to effectively create and establish program culture.
• Knowledge of recruiting techniques and the ability to effectively use them.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is required, master's degree is preferred.
• Three years' experience coaching wrestling, at the collegiate level is preferred.
• Proven successful recruiting of quality student-athletes.
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations, demonstrated knowledge of basic principles of coaching/team supervision, the ability to effectively coordinate recruiting activities, and the ability to maintain team discipline and instill proper ethical and moral standards.