Club Wrestling Coach (part-time/temporary)
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts
Quick overview
This position oversees all aspects of the club wrestling program training, including facilitating practice plans, teaching strategy, and managing team dynamics in collaboration with team captains. The coach is also responsible for providing skill development for college students of various skill levels and attending all team practices and competitions.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have previous experience in coaching or participating in the specific sport and demonstrate flexible availability and a high level of responsibility. A high school diploma or GED is required, along with obtaining First-Aid, CPR, AED, and Blood Borne Pathogen certifications within 90 days of starting.
Job description
General Summary of Position
This position will oversee all aspects of the club wrestling program training. The coaches will work with team captains to facilitate practice plans and teach drills. They will teach strategy, attend every practice, or competition, and the coach will help manage team dynamics. The coach will also work with the club’s executive board, who oversee all scheduling and fundraising efforts.
This position reports directly to the Assistant Director of Club Sports and indirectly to all Campus Recreation professional staff members and sport club officers. The Club Wrestling team falls under Campus Recreation and is not associated with Athletics.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide skill development for college students and cater to a variety of skill levels
- To organize safe and appropriate sport sessions
- To supervise/mentor/guide the participating members of each club
- Attend all team practices and games
- Duty to act in an emergency by performing emergency evacuations; provide First-Aid, CPR, AED based on current certification
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience in coaching or participating in specific sport
- Flexible, availability and high level of responsibility
- High school diploma or GED/equivalent
- First-Aid, CPR, AED, & Blood Borne Pathogen certifications- must receive within 90 days of starting.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.
This is a part-time, temporary, non-unit, non-benefited position.
Please include a resume with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process. Submission of a cover letter is optional.