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Southeastern Community College Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach in West Burlington, Iowa
Position Information
Job Title Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach
Job Description
Southeastern Community College in West Burlington, Iowa is seeking applicants for a head coach to start a men’s and women’s wrestling program (Starting the program for Fall 2025 semester).
The Head Wrestling Coach is a full-time position that will report directly to the Director of Athletics and will coach and recruit for the program directly in line with all Southeastern Community College, Iowa Community College Athletic Conference, and National Junior College Athletic Association guidelines.
The Head Coach is responsible for recruitment of qualified wrestling student-athletes with a commitment to academic success, retention, compliance with NJCAA rules, ICCAC rules, and Southeastern’s policies and regulations.
The candidate should possess the coaching expertise and organizational skills required to coordinate, oversee, and organize all aspects of a successful NJCAA wrestling program.
This position is a full-time 12 month (261 day contract). Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, $ 50,000 life insurance, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation, and participation in IPERS or TIAA Retirement Plan.
The Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach will abide by the employment contract and relevant policies and guidelines of the Board of Trustees.
Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
+ + Learn and embrace Southeastern Community College’s mission, vision, values and goals, the comprehensive community college philosophy, and related Iowa Code regulations
Learn, apply and role-model all SCC policies and procedures; support and abide by strategic goals and expectations of accountability established by the institution, and the Athletic Department, respectively
Embrace and actively engage in continuous process improvement practices that promote regular assessment, support constructive change, and lead to effective improvements in SCC’s Athletic Department processes and services
Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships and open-lines of communication with students, colleagues, faculty, staff, administration, and the general public; contribute toward building a positive team working environment; treat others with respect and compassion
Apply ethical standards to work situations; make work decisions in accordance with SCC’s values and goals; show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, and promote a harassment-free environment
Work within the SCC Athletic Department to develop and maintain a successful men’s and women’s wrestling program
Coordinate practices, recruitment, strength and conditioning, fundraising, monitoring, and reporting of student-athletes (academically and behaviorally)
Hire, train, supervise and evaluate assistant coaches and staff as appropriate
Aid in working with academic staff to ensure academic requirements are being met
Supervise SCC student athletes during practices, games, travel, and in general, throughout their entire experience at SCC
Adhere to all NJCAA and ICCAC rules and bylaws to ensure compliance
Serve on college committees as directed (i.e. recruitment and retention committees) Responsible for meeting any wrestling team roster quota as directed by athletic director
Coordinate programming with local teams and community
Help serve as the On-Site Administrator for home meets for sports if necessary
Commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy
Monitor and administer the budgets for the respective areas of responsibility
Assist in Marketing and Promotion of Athletic events
Assist with EADA federal compliance reporting
Assist with department-wide fundraising initiatives
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4 year institution
Successful collegiate wrestling experience is preferred.
Collegiate wrestling coaching experience is preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated organizational skills and management ability
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community, and to assist the athletic director, athletic department and student services departments in general.
Self-motivated, energetic and creative individual with leadership, planning, fundraising, and public relations skills.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and perform with a high level of personal and professional integrity and ethics.
Ability to administer and maintain budget expectations
Strong human relations and interpersonal oral and written communication skills to interact positively with diverse personalities and populations.
Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach must have the ability and mobility to serve a rural area; travel is required. Individual must be able to work on a basis of “available as work demands” in addition to a fixed schedule. In addition, the individual in this position will actively promote a positive image for the college district.
EEO Statement Summary
It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).
Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu, phone number 319/208-5101, fax 319/208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone: (312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR .Chicago@ed.gov (OCR.Chicago@ed.gov)
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number AS343P
Open Date 08/07/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please upload your resume, cover letter and transcripts in order to be considered for the position. Thank you.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcript #1
Letter of Recommendation
SCC Human Resources Office
(319) 208-5063
lhempen@scciowa.edu