Position Title: Head Women's Wrestling Coach

Department:  Interclgt Athletics/Rec Sports

Term of Assignment: Term

Term End Date, If Applicable: June 30, 2028             

FLSA Status:   Exempt = not eligible for overtime

Work Schedule: Variable shift/variable days depending upon playing schedule, recruiting demands and department events.

Salary: Targeted salary range: $57,000-$60,000

Travel: 10-25%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties: Direct, organize, coach and administer the women's wrestling program.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area: 

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:  Possess a current CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Required Minimum Work Experience:  Demonstrated successful wrestling coaching experience as a head coach or an assistant coach at the NCAA Division I, II or III level, the NAIA level, or as a head coach at a junior college, elite club or high school level.
No prior involvement with NCAA major rules violations.
Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of student athletes.
On- and off-campus recruitment of student athletes.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties: 

Knowledge
Knowledge of NCAA and conference compliance rules.
Education and Training-Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management-Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Skills
Instructing-Teaching others how to do something.
Oral and Written Communication-Active listening, speaking, and writing which ensures comprehension and understanding in both the speaker and target audience.
Time Management-Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Social Perceptiveness-Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination-Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Monitoring-Monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking-Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Abilities
The ability to organize effectively.
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to come up with unusual or original ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
The ability to establish a good rapport and effective working relationship with student athletes, coaches, assistant coaches, administrators, college faculty and staff, alumni, professional colleagues, and the general public.
The ability to actively look for ways to help people.
Expertise with video editing systems.
The ability to work effectively under stressful and high-pressure situations.
The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications: 

Master's Degree.
Intercollegiate wrestling experience as a student-athlete.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants: Submit application, cover letter, resume and references

Contact Information:  Erica Nelson, Human Resources Generalists, 906-227-1087

Equal Employment Opportunity: NMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, and is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of its employees.