Primary Responsibilities: 

• Assist in advising student-athletes and staff of applicable NCAA, American Rivers Conference, and wrestling-specific rules, regulations, and University policies, and ensure compliance with such regulations.
• Assist in developing pre-season, in-season, and off-season training for the team with the Head Men's Wrestling Coach and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
• Recruit student-athletes compatible with Buena Vista University’s mission and the specific goals of the wrestling program.
• Monitor student-athlete academic performance and implement team, Athletics department, and University measures to support their academic performance.
• Communicate with the student-athletes about academics and other matters pertaining to their enrollment and educational progress.
• Plan and direct athletics skill development for student-athletes.
• Ensure appropriate safety measures are observed when conducting team activities.
• Coordinate with the University Athletic Trainers to ensure student-athletes receive proper medical and physical training services.
• Coordinate all activities in preparation for the scheduled competition.
• Attend all team practices and home and away contests.
• Assume responsibility for student-athlete compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Assist the Head Men's Wrestling Coach and the Athletics Director in resolving cases where a student-athlete violates an applicable regulation.
• Work with alumni student groups, University administration, and community groups to seek support for the team.
• Attend appropriate Athletics departmental staff meetings.
• Gym, facility, and field supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A master’s degree in health, exercise science, or a related field is preferred.
• Successful collegiate coaching experience.
• Ability to recruit qualified student-athletes.

A background check will be conducted on the final candidate. Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer.

About Buena Vista University

Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Iowa is a regionally acclaimed four-year university providing a comprehensive curricular and co-curricular experience for its student body that relentlessly focuses on learning through innovative and imaginative programs. With an enrollment of 800 full-time residential students, the school is located on the shores of Storm Lake in the ethnically diverse community. Buena Vista literally means “Beautiful View.” It offers an inspiring, lakeside setting in which to learn and create new and long-lasting friendships. Nearly half of residential students participate in more than 20 athletic teams, while even more join dozens of student-led organizations, fellowship groups, and become engaged in the local community. Storm Lake’s downtown area—just a few blocks from campus—is bustling with new businesses, tasty restaurants, and shopping. The lake offers locals and visitors the opportunity to enjoy miles of bike trails, water sports, incredible fishing, and a waterpark resort unlike any other in the state. Lakeside concerts and events, golf courses, community organizations, and K-12 activities keep residents entertained all year long. BVU Benefit... Highlights -Market competitive salaries -Excellent health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options -Employer contribution into retirement plan -Generous paid vacation -Undergraduate degree tuition grant and tuition exchange opportunities for employees and dependents -Master’s Degree tuition grant for employees

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