Wrestling Head Coach

Company Description

Colby Community College is located in northwest Kansas, approximately 50 miles from the Nebraska and Colorado borders. From a humble beginning of 99 students in 1964, CCC now serves more than 2,100 students annually. 

In addition to a 57-acre main campus, a 60-acre farm is used as a hands-on laboratory and training facility. The college also accommodates hundreds of off-campus students through face-to-face, online, and hybrid courses.

A number of studies conclude CCC is a solid educational investment. Colby has a strong history of student performance and ranks near the top for graduation and retention rates among Kansas community colleges. 

Job Description

Colby Community College is accepting applications for a full-time Head Wrestling Coach.

The head wrestling coach is responsible for the operation of the wrestling program within the rules and regulations of the Jayhawk Conference, the National Junior College Athletic Association, and Colby Community College. The coach works closely with administrative offices and departments across campus. Rapport must be established, maintained, and promoted with students, faculty, and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Recruitment of student-athletes.
• Scheduling matches and officials for the wrestling season.
• Fundraising.
• Promoting the wrestling program through involvement within the college and community.
• Submitting an approved annual operating budget.
• Scheduling team travel and practices in compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
• Providing guidance to student-athletes on a range of personal and educational issues.
• Monitoring the academic progress of athletes.
• Reporting information to the media with the CCC Sports Information Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

SALARY

$42,000-$49,000, depending on credentials and experience.

Flexible benefits program that includes options for single and family health and dental coverage, life insurance, reimbursement accounts, sick leave and vacation leave allowances. Participation in the state retirement program is required.

APPLICATION

The priority deadline is Tuesday, April 2, 2024. To be considered, submit a letter of application, resume, all postsecondary transcripts and references to:

Colby Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
1255 S. Range Ave.
Colby, KS 67701

Materials may be emailed to hr(at)colbycc.edu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Experience as a wrestling coach required.
• Master’s degree and experience as a collegiate wrestling coach preferred.

Additional Information

Colby Community College provides equality of opportunity to its applicants for admission, enrolled students, graduates, and employees. The College does not discriminate with respect to hiring, continuation of employment, promotion, tenure, other employment practices, application for admission or career services and placement on the basis of race, color, gender, age, disability, national origin or ancestry, sexual orientation or religion.  For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Human Resources Office, 1255 South Range Ave., Colby, KS  67701. (785) 460-5406. hr(at)colbycc.edu

Candidates identifying as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who would like to request accommodations should contact Human Resources.

The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.