Newberry College (NCAA D2), located in Newberry, SC, is seeking applicants for our Women’s Head Wrestling Coach position. The selected candidate will begin July 1, 2023, and recruit student-athletes to compete on the first team during the 2024-25 academic year. The selected candidate will ensure the team operates and conducts themselves within the ideals, goals, rules, and regulations set forth by Newberry College, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the South Atlantic Conference (SAC). The successful candidate will embrace and promote the mission of Newberry College. Newberry College prepares students in the Lutheran liberal arts tradition through our supportive academic community for lifelong intellectual and personal development, meaningful vocation, and engaged citizenship in the global society. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics. The successful candidate will provide leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and strategic planning for the Wolves women’s wrestling team.

JOB FUNCTIONS: 1.Create an atmosphere that emphasizes the student-athlete experience. 2.Construct a plan to ensure academic success and personal development of student-athletes. 3.Meet recruiting and retention goals. 4.Ensure each student-athlete has a pathway towards graduation. 5.Identify, evaluate, and recruit academically prepared student-athletes in accordance with college policy and NCAA regulations. 6.Establish an effective communication plan with student-athletes. 7.Plan a competitive schedule. 8.Conduct practices in a safe environment. 9.Effectively manage the budget. 10.Fundraise for additional program needs. 11.Implement an effective community service plan. 12.Promote the women’s wrestling program in the community. 13.Other duties as assigned by Director of Athletics.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred), and previous collegiate wrestling coaching experience is preferred.  Upon employment, candidate must successfully complete NCAA certification exam.

APPLICATION

To apply for the position, send resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information of three references to:

Wayne Alexander

Senior Associate Director of Athletics

Human.resources@newberry.edu

Application Deadline: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Any offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by law or university policies.

 

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This job description reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not necessarily be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.  Job descriptions do not constitute an employment agreement or contract of employment, expressed or implied.  Unless designated in writing and signed by the College President, all College employees are considered to be “EMPLOYED AT WILL.” Newberry College reserves the right to change, alter and amend job descriptions, functions and duties at the pleasure of the College President or Board of Trustees.

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