This position reports to the Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and is part of the Student Wellness, Recreation, and Athletics department. This position is responsible for building and sustaining a quality, competitive intercollegiate Men's Wrestling program, which focuses on the development of student-athletes, supports the mission of the college, and requires an understanding of and commitment to the values of The Evergreen State College and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The position plans and conducts all activities of the intercollegiate wrestling program, including recruiting, scheduling, fundraising, alumni relations, and student-athlete mentoring (academic, physical, emotional, and social components). The incumbent contributes to the overall success of the Athletics Program and the larger division of Student Engagement, Equity, and Support through the support and development of student-athletes.

This is a part-time .55 FTE (22 hours per week), overtime-exempt position on the Olympia campus of The Evergreen State College. This position is exempt from Washington State Civil Service rules and the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· In-depth knowledge of the sport of intercollegiate Folk wrestling, including rules, regulations, and strategies.

· Ability to comprehend and follow NAIA and CCC rules, regulations, and guidelines, particularly all NAIA requirements related to initial eligibility for prospective first-year students and transfer students.

· Commitment to fostering success through player development, proactive coaching, and creating a team culture of engagement, shared purpose, and accountability.

· Knowledge of strategies to recruit student-athletes capable of both helping Evergreen be successful in competition and benefiting from the academic experiences provided by the college.

· Ability to understand and communicate relevant admission information to prospective student-athletes.

· Understanding of the importance of retaining student-athletes and knowledge of strategies to support student-athletes academically, psychologically, and physically.

· Ability to communicate respectfully and work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and to foster a climate of equity and belonging.

· Knowledge of student development theory to the degree that it has a positive impact on student-athletes, Recreation & Athletics, and Student Affairs.

· Ability to understand and manage team accounting and budgets.

· Ability to understand and maintain student and all other information and records of a confidential nature.

· Skill in providing training and supervision to coaching and student-support staff.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective records and reporting system within the department and the college.

· Available to work nights and weekends according to the varying needs of all components of the position.

· Willing and able to travel extensively for competitions and student-athlete recruitment.

Ability to stress the importance of the total student-athlete experience on a college campus.

· Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and motivational skills.

 

Minimum Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree.

· Four years of experience coaching wrestling at the varsity high school level or two years of experience coaching wrestling at the college level.

 

Desired Qualifications

· Master’s degree.

· Four years of experience coaching wrestling at the college level.

· Experience developing and administering a comprehensive intercollegiate wrestling program.

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