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USA Wrestling job opportunity: General Manager, Greco-Roman Program
by USA Wrestling
Position: USA Wrestling General Manager, Greco-Roman Program
Reports to: USA Wrestling Director, National Teams High Performance
Position Summary: USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated, successful individual to help lead the National Greco-Roman Program throughout the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Leads every aspect of the Greco-Roman program, including, but not limited to:
o Strategic direction
o Oversight of daily operations
o Fundraising and sponsorships to increase operating revenues
o Team competition and training schedules
o Acting as spokesperson for the program
o Formulating and managing the budget
o Putting together the annual and quadrennium training and competition plans
o Planning and oversight of local, regional, national, and international training camps and championship event preparation
o Supervision of staff and volunteer coaches, including staffing decisions
o Managing disciplinary problems & various issues with athletes
Other Expectations:
• Attendance at team training camps
• Participation on sports committee calls
• Attendance at World Championships, Olympic Games, Pan Am Championships, and Pan-Am Games events, in addition to select overseas events of significance (i.e., Olympic Qualification and Ranking Series Events) to support athletes and assess competition
• Work with USA Wrestling staff, coaches, athletes, and volunteer coaches to advance Greco-Roman 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 Program Manager to enhance 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 & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) 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 athletes to Greco-Roman wrestling national programming
• Recruit, cultivate, and support the Greco-Roman volunteer coaching pool
• Other duties as assigned
Competencies and Skills: USA Wrestling seeks an individual who:
• Has developed elite level athletes
• Is experienced in leading teams
• Is skilled in the recruiting process
• Motivates and inspires athletes
• Understands long-term athlete development
• Communicates effectively
• Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment
• Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses
• Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required
Other Requirements:
• Must be able to successfully pass a USA Wrestling background screening (prior to hire date)
• Must successfully complete SafeSport Certification within two weeks of hire date
Hiring Pay Range:
• $70,000-$100,000 per year depending on experience, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits:
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time
• Approximately 10 paid holidays per year
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
Other Information:
• The USA Wrestling Office is located in Colorado Springs, CO – desire to work remote may be considered
• 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
+1.719.265.3647 (office phone)
Reports to: USA Wrestling Director, National Teams High Performance
Position Summary: USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated, successful individual to help lead the National Greco-Roman Program throughout the United States.
Responsibilities:
• Leads every aspect of the Greco-Roman program, including, but not limited to:
o Strategic direction
o Oversight of daily operations
o Fundraising and sponsorships to increase operating revenues
o Team competition and training schedules
o Acting as spokesperson for the program
o Formulating and managing the budget
o Putting together the annual and quadrennium training and competition plans
o Planning and oversight of local, regional, national, and international training camps and championship event preparation
o Supervision of staff and volunteer coaches, including staffing decisions
o Managing disciplinary problems & various issues with athletes
Other Expectations:
• Attendance at team training camps
• Participation on sports committee calls
• Attendance at World Championships, Olympic Games, Pan Am Championships, and Pan-Am Games events, in addition to select overseas events of significance (i.e., Olympic Qualification and Ranking Series Events) to support athletes and assess competition
• Work with USA Wrestling staff, coaches, athletes, and volunteer coaches to advance Greco-Roman 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 Program Manager to enhance 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 & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) 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 athletes to Greco-Roman wrestling national programming
• Recruit, cultivate, and support the Greco-Roman volunteer coaching pool
• Other duties as assigned
Competencies and Skills: USA Wrestling seeks an individual who:
• Has developed elite level athletes
• Is experienced in leading teams
• Is skilled in the recruiting process
• Motivates and inspires athletes
• Understands long-term athlete development
• Communicates effectively
• Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment
• Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses
• Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required
Other Requirements:
• Must be able to successfully pass a USA Wrestling background screening (prior to hire date)
• Must successfully complete SafeSport Certification within two weeks of hire date
Hiring Pay Range:
• $70,000-$100,000 per year depending on experience, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Benefits:
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time
• Approximately 10 paid holidays per year
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
Other Information:
• The USA Wrestling Office is located in Colorado Springs, CO – desire to work remote may be considered
• 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
+1.719.265.3647 (office phone)