Assistant Wrestling Coach

Title: Assistant Wrestling Coach

Agency: Patrick & Henry Community College

Location: Martinsville - 690

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $5,000 stipend/ per year

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

Patrick & Henry Community College is a comprehensive two-year institution committed to student success, lifelong learning, and enrichment of the quality of life in the region it serves. Serving Martinsville, Henry County, Patrick County, and the southern portion of Franklin County, P&HCC is a comprehensive open-door institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the associate degree. Patrick & Henry offers 29 associate degree programs, 12 certificate programs and 38 career studies certificate programs. The college also delivers a variety of nontraditional programs such as customized workforce development training, industry-recognized certifications, developmental and transitional programs, and courses for personal enrichment.

Organizational Objective:

P&HCC staff members work with a student population that reflects the diversity of Virginia, with more than 40 percent of current students coming from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds. Knowledge and understanding of specific needs of underserved populations and a commitment to helping these individuals attain educational success are critical responsibilities of our institution.

Job Description:

We are looking to employ an energetic and passionate Assistant Wrestling Coach to provide instruction to students of Patrick & Henry Community College and lead them into competition in the NJCAA. The Assistant Wrestling Coach's responsibilities include evaluating performance, encourage the pursuit of Associate's Degrees for your players, recruit and retain student-athletes, ensure that all equipment is in good working order, and educating students on wrestling strategies and good sportsmanship. You should also maintain a professional appearance at all times.

All coaches are required to:

* Meet with team for each practice session and home game and will travel with team to each away game
* Abide by NJCAA rules and regulations administered by the NJCAA which are located at www.njcaa.org
* Be compliant with any NJCAA policies, which are located at www.njcaa.org
* Represent P&HCC and P&HCC athletics in a professional and respectful manner
* Keep P&HCC vehicles maintained and cleaned after use (cars, buses, vans)
* Initiate and maintain documentation on each student athlete in the respective sport
* Assist in the development of schedules with the Athletic Director as appropriate
* Manage equipment inventory
* Maintain athletic facilities
* If camps are conducted using the P&HCC name, brand, and resources, they are to be organized and communicated with Athletic Department Administration. Camps are required to follow Athletic Department Guidelines.
* Maintain appropriate practice schedule as approved by the Athletic Director
* Recruit qualified student athletes to field a sport as outlined in the Patrick Henry Community College Student Handbook & Planner
* Attend mandated NJCAA and other meetings as directed by the Athletic Director
* Serve as a student advocate by encouraging academic, personal, and athletic support (such as required study halls, following up on attendance and/or minor disciplinary issues)
* Comply with the laws and employment policies of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Virginia Community College System's general conditions of employment, set forth in the VCCS Policy Manual: http: /www.vccs.edu WhoWeAre/PolicyManual

Minimum Qualifications:

Assistant Wrestling Coach Requirements:

* Proven experience working as a Wrestling Coach or Instructor.
* Sound knowledge of various coaching techniques.
* The ability to motivate students.
* Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
* Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
* A passion for Wrestling.

Preferred Qualifications:

None