Head Coach - Women's Wrestling

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: April 22, 2025
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: June 1, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional
Division/Department: President's Office/Athletics
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): $3,688.22- $4,239.33/monthly @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Drivers License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-S (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of the Women's Wrestling Head Coach is to help organize and facilitate all aspects of the women's wrestling program in a professional manner that will translate into a successful and fulfilling experience for all student-athletes who are associated with the program. Other responsibilities include directing all aspects of a competitive NAIA wrestling program including compliance with NAIA and University rules and regulations; recruitment of qualified, gifted student-athletes; contest scheduling; budget management; fund-raising; and retention of student-athletes. A coach at SOU is expected to create an environment of respect, trust and commitment for his/her team.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of three years college coaching or playing experience.
• A well-constructed and demonstrated coaching philosophy that focuses on character development.
• Ability and willingness to travel long distances for competitions and recruitment; work nights and weekends.
• Experience with/ability to interact with a diverse population.

Preferred Requirements

• Master's Degree. Experience as a college coach coaching freestyle Technique.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functions and are not meant to be all-inclusive or restrictive:

(60%) Organize and facilitate all facets of the women's wrestling program, including:

• Team practices, teaching wrestling skills and techniques at a level appropriate for collegiate competition. Must be proficient in freestyle technique utilized in women's collegiate wrestling.
• Create the Women's Wrestling match schedule a year in advance.
• Intentionally teach character skills to the student-athletes, and hold them accountable to a well-constructed and communicated set of principles and expectations.
• Establish regular office hours and meeting times with student-athletes.
• Arrange transportation, lodging