Assistant Wrestling Coach

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas. USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY: The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills.

USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist with the planning and direction the activities of the USM Wrestling program ensuring that the team follows the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department. Primary duties include assisting the Head Coach with assigned sport specific skills, recruitment and retention of quality student-athletes.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist with the conduct, discipline and positive character development of student-athletes by using the guidelines and principles of the USM Mission and the NAIA Champions of Character initiative. Assist with student-athletes in personal development and academic success. Teach and promote the USM Mission values of community, respect, justice and excellence.

Assist with the coordination of recruitment of quality student-athletes. Assist with the retention of student athletes through intense monitoring of academic performance. Perform sport specific coaching duties as determined by the Head Coach. Assists in inventory management, distribution, and collection of equipment and uniforms.

Works with the Athletic Department in all sport promotions, fundraising, and recruitment efforts. Assist with USM Athletic Department game and event management. Perform on-mat coaching and participate in wrestling drills with student-athletes as directed by the Head Coach. Perform other job-related duties as assigned the Head Coach.

REQUIREMENTS

2-3 years related experience. Able to work nights and weekends with capabilities to travel. Ability to lift 30 to 50 lbs. and sit or stand for long periods of time. Ability to demonstrate wrestling techniques and safely participate in wrestling drills and live wrestling with student-athletes. Must be twenty-one (21) years or older and be able to successfully complete and maintain the approved driver certification.

TO APPLY: Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.