USA WRESTLING JOB OPPORTUNITY: Assistant Greco-Roman National Coach
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by USA Wrestling
Position: Assistant Greco-Roman National Coach
Reports to: National Greco-Roman Head Coach
Position Summary: USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated, successful coach to lead Greco-Roman age-group development throughout the United States. The Assistant Greco-Roman National Coach is responsible for recruitment, development, and training of the country’s top Cadets and Juniors.
Responsibilities:
• Work with USA Wrestling staff, coaches, athletes, and volunteer coaches to further Greco-Roman developmental programs.
• Maintain consistent communication with all Greco-Roman stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials.
• Work with the Greco-Roman National Team Coaches and National Coaches Education Manager to further develop the Greco-Roman portion of USA Wrestling’s Core Curriculum Series.
• Represent USA Wrestling at international coaching clinics and conduct domestic grassroots promotional activities.
• Work closely with the United States Olympic Committee Sports Performance Staff to apply sports science principles to the sport of wrestling.
• Assist in execution and development of a recruiting program aimed at drawing top-level NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA athletes to Greco-Roman wrestling.
• Recruit, cultivate, and support the Greco-Roman volunteer coaching pool.
• Help raise awareness of Greco-Roman and promote participation in the sport, particularly within the Cadet and Junior age groups.
• Develop and coordinate local, regional, national, and international training opportunities for Cadets and Juniors.
• Training club coaches to develop best practices in youth development.
• Assist National Greco-Roman Head Coach in the development of a 4-year High-Performance Plan for each Olympic Quadrennium.
• Assist National Greco-Roman Head Coach in developing and maintaining annual budgets.
• Managing resources, budgeting, and identifying potential opportunities for external funding
• Collaborate with USA Wrestling staff and volunteers to raise funds for the Greco-Roman program.
• Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Skills: USA Wrestling seeks and individual who:
• Has developed elite level athletes
• Is experienced in leading teams
• Is skilled in the athletes recruiting process
• Motivates and inspires athletes
• Understands long-term athlete development
• Communicates effectively
• Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment
• Works well in a team environment
• Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses
• Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
USA Wrestling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and/or questions to:
Cody Bickley
cbickley@usawrestling.org
Reports to: National Greco-Roman Head Coach
Position Summary: USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated, successful coach to lead Greco-Roman age-group development throughout the United States. The Assistant Greco-Roman National Coach is responsible for recruitment, development, and training of the country’s top Cadets and Juniors.
Responsibilities:
• Work with USA Wrestling staff, coaches, athletes, and volunteer coaches to further Greco-Roman developmental programs.
• Maintain consistent communication with all Greco-Roman stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials.
• Work with the Greco-Roman National Team Coaches and National Coaches Education Manager to further develop the Greco-Roman portion of USA Wrestling’s Core Curriculum Series.
• Represent USA Wrestling at international coaching clinics and conduct domestic grassroots promotional activities.
• Work closely with the United States Olympic Committee Sports Performance Staff to apply sports science principles to the sport of wrestling.
• Assist in execution and development of a recruiting program aimed at drawing top-level NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA athletes to Greco-Roman wrestling.
• Recruit, cultivate, and support the Greco-Roman volunteer coaching pool.
• Help raise awareness of Greco-Roman and promote participation in the sport, particularly within the Cadet and Junior age groups.
• Develop and coordinate local, regional, national, and international training opportunities for Cadets and Juniors.
• Training club coaches to develop best practices in youth development.
• Assist National Greco-Roman Head Coach in the development of a 4-year High-Performance Plan for each Olympic Quadrennium.
• Assist National Greco-Roman Head Coach in developing and maintaining annual budgets.
• Managing resources, budgeting, and identifying potential opportunities for external funding
• Collaborate with USA Wrestling staff and volunteers to raise funds for the Greco-Roman program.
• Other duties as assigned.
Competencies and Skills: USA Wrestling seeks and individual who:
• Has developed elite level athletes
• Is experienced in leading teams
• Is skilled in the athletes recruiting process
• Motivates and inspires athletes
• Understands long-term athlete development
• Communicates effectively
• Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment
• Works well in a team environment
• Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses
• Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree or higher
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
USA Wrestling is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and/or questions to:
Cody Bickley
cbickley@usawrestling.org
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