Colorado School of Mines
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The Assistant Coach Part-Time Wrestling reports to and will assist the Head Coach in directing activities for the wrestling program within NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines policies, guidelines, and procedures. The Assistant Coach Part-Time Wrestling is responsible for supporting the athletic and academic development of student-athletes while focusing on student-athlete welfare.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Coaching
- Assist the head coach in the coaching and training of the wrestling team, conducting all in-season and out-of-season sessions throughout the year as deemed necessary and appropriate.
- Assist with filming and technique instruction.
- Travel to all competitions – in-state and out-of-state when able.
Administrative
- Must be fully knowledgeable and adhere to all rules and regulations of the NCAA, RMAC (as applicable) and Colorado School of Mines.
- Administrative duties such as travel plans, compliance logs, on campus visits, etc.
- Attend meetings as necessary.
- Successfully complete all required NCAA coach’s curriculum and trainings.
Recruiting
- Collaborate annual and long term recruiting strategies that reflect the University, Department and program values.
- Assist the head coach in the recruitment of quality student-athletes, commensurate with the admissions qualifications of Colorado School of Mines who are capable of successfully competing at the NCAA level.
- Maintain good relations with the parents of prospective and current student-athletes.
- Timely and respectful response to all recruiting communications.
- Travel for recruiting when necessary.
Other
- Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports in the intercollegiate program.
- Must be willing to work odd hours including early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.
- Failure to comply with all NCAA, RMAC and Colorado School of Mines regulations and policies will be cause for termination.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in coaching wrestling at a competitive level.
- Professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic fast paced environment and manage stressful situations.
Certifications and Licenses:
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate with many internal and external entities in a variety of ways. Must be able to communicate with coaches, student-athletes, athletics administration and prospective student-athletes and their families.
JOB DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical Requirements:
- Typical physical activity of coaching roles: standing for long periods of time, walking, occasional running, long work days, etc.
Potential Environmental Conditions/Hazards:
- Must perform job duties in inclement weather.
SALARY
- $4,500
Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests
It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at hr@mines.edu or 303.273.3250 for assistance.
Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.
Equal Opportunity
Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses.
Mines’ commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce.
Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.
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