Seward County Community College is a two-year institution offering 45 programs of study, including Adult Basic Education, certificate programs and Associate of Arts, Science, General Studies and Applied Sciences degrees. Ranked in the top 5% of more than 1,100 accredited community colleges in the U.S. by the Aspen Institute, SCCC serves a student body of 2,500+ students ranging in age from 15 to 85, in a county with the highest foreign-born percentage population in the U.S., and a rural service area of about 50,997 in seven Southwest Kansas counties as well as neighboring counties in southeastern Colorado, the Oklahoma and Texas Panhandles.

Position Summary:

Seward County Community College is seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and experienced individual to serve as the Head Coach for the Women’s Wrestling program. The successful candidate will be responsible for the leadership, development, and administration of all aspects of the women’s wrestling program in alignment with the mission, goals, and objectives of the college and athletic department. Primary Responsibilities:

Organize, supervise, and manage the women’s wrestling program, including practice and competition schedules. Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes who reflect the values of SCCC and are capable of succeeding academically and athletically. Develop and implement training programs that promote student-athlete growth, wellness, and performance. Monitor academic progress and support student-athlete academic success. Ensure program compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations, as well as institutional policies. Coordinate team travel, equipment, and budget management. Foster a positive and inclusive team culture. Engage in fundraising and community outreach to promote the program and college. Collaborate effectively with athletic trainers, faculty, administrators, and other athletic department personnel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Demonstrated coaching experience in wrestling (collegiate level preferred). Understanding of NJCAA rules and eligibility requirements. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Commitment to the academic and athletic development of student-athletes. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Collegiate wrestling coaching experience (Freestyle). Recruiting experience with knowledge of regional and national talent. Experience with budget management and athletic program promotion.

Salary/Benefits

Competitive salary. Participation in college Flexible Benefits program which includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, optional insurances, and reimbursement accounts. Other benefits include: income protection insurance; matching annuity; SCCC tuition reimbursement for employee and dependents; annual and sick leave allowances and participation in social security (FICA) and state retirement programs (KPERS).

Position Status: Full-time, 227 days in the fiscal year

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Start Date: ASAP

Successful applicant will be required to pass a criminal background check prior to employment. Separate application required for additional or future openings. Applications may be emailed to jobs@sccc.edu, faxed to 620-417-1124 or mailed. Direct inquiries to Human Resources at 620-417-1121.

How to Apply

To be considered, all of the following materials must be submitted to the address below:

Completed and signed Seward County Community College application

Cover letter

Job-related resume

Copies of transcripts

**If employed, it is the responsibility of the candidate to provide official transcripts within 30 days. (Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated to determine equivalency to U.S. standards. Any fee for such services is paid by the applicant.)

If any of the required materials are not submitted with your application packet, your application will be deemed incomplete and will not be forwarded to the committee for screening. Please notify Human Resources if you require any special accommodation(s) in meeting these requirements.

Mailing Address:

Human Resources Office

Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

Seward County Community College

PO Box 1137

Liberal KS 67901-1137

Selection Process

The search committee will conduct all minimum qualification appraisals as set forth on the position announcement and job description and reserve the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified of the time and place of the interview. Interviews are usually conducted on campus by the search committee. Additional interviews and/or teaching demonstrations may be required.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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