Athletics - Assistant Coach Women's Wrestling

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #99

Monday, December 4, 2023

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

Sacred Heart University is seeking an Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to assist the head coach in building and developing an NCAA Division I Wrestling Program.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the recruitment and selection of prospective student-athletes in accordance with clearly documented roster goals and in compliance with the standards and principles of the operating codes of the NCAA and Sacred Heart University.
• Assist the head coach with organizing, scheduling and conducting regular practices in and out of season within the guidelines set forth by the NCAA and applicable conference.
• Assists the head coach in the development of a competitively successful wrestling team

Athletics - Assistant Coach Women's Wrestling

5151 Park Ave, Fairfield, CT 06825, USA Req #99

Monday, December 4, 2023

As the second-largest independent Catholic university in New England, and one of the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers nearly 90 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and certificate programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. More than 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: Arts & Sciences; Communication, Media & the Arts; Social Work; Computer Science & Engineering; Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing; and St. Vincent’s College. Sacred Heart stands out from other Catholic institutions as it was established and led by laity. The contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts, and at the same time cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 388 Colleges–2023 Edition, and Best Business Schools–2023 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliated radio station, WSHU, a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

Position Summary

Sacred Heart University is seeking an Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach who possesses the coaching expertise and organizational skills needed to assist the head coach in building and developing an NCAA Division I Wrestling Program.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with the recruitment and selection of prospective student-athletes in accordance with clearly documented roster goals and in compliance with the standards and principles of the operating codes of the NCAA and Sacred Heart University.
• Assist the head coach with organizing, scheduling and conducting regular practices in and out of season within the guidelines set forth by the NCAA and applicable conference.
• Assists the head coach in the development of a competitively successful wrestling team
• Assists the head coach in providing leadership and instruction in the academic, personal, and athletic development of student athletes by counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship, and personal matters, as assigned
• Follow the administrative procedures established by the University as published in the Athletics Policies and Procedures Manual
• Provides student athletes the opportunity for a positive experience and climate in which to achieve their academic, athletic, and personal goals.
• Applies strategies to motivate and encourage student-athletes to comply with the Code of Ethical Conduct (Bylaw 10.1-10.4)
• Assists the head coach in administrative and office duties, including but not limited to team travel, meeting arrangements, fundraising and social media coordination
• Manages other tasks assigned by the head coach
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and energy
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Successful collegiate level coaching experience preferred
• Ability to relate to student Athletes
• Knowledge of NCAA Wrestling Rules
• Knowledge of Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Rules
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong administrative skills

Unusual Working Conditions

Ability to work weekends

Sacred Heart University is a space that respects and embraces differences, recognizes the unique contributions that individuals can make, and creates a community that maximizes the potential of all faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the wider world in which we live.

Other details

• Job Family Staff
• Job Function Athletics
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required Yes
• Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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