HEAD COACH FOR MEN'S & WOMEN'S WRESTLING(S291)

(Starting Date for position is March 1, 2010)

POSTING DATE:
October 15, 2009
LOCATION:

Wayland Baptist University –

Plainveiw Campus

 SUPERVISED BY: Director of Athletics
RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Head Wrestling Coach requires all functions normally associated with an intercollegiate athletics program in wrestling and will be bound by the university and the athletic department mission statements.  This position may teach in the School of Education and Exercise & Sport Science or have other related duties.

SPECIFIC TASKS

AND DUTIES:

1. Coaching and management of all practice sessions.

2. Recruiting quality student athletes.

3. Knowledge and adherence of NAIA rules.

4. Monitor teams’ academic performance.

5. Scheduling of matches and related events.

6. Budget management and organization.

7. Purchase and maintain equipment and supplies.

8. Event preparations.

9. Campus and community relations.

10. Marketing and development of the program.

11 Supervision of assistant coach and student coaches.

 

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job.  Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Wayland Baptist University seeks a person with an enthusiastic and contagious Christian faith who is committed to Christian higher education that integrates Christian faith with learning.

Academic:

Master’s Degree applicants will be given top priority.
    Experience &  Knowledge:

College level playing and/or head coaching experience is preferred. 

Skills & Abilities:

1. A commitment to a Christian lifestyle and coaching from a Christian perspective is essential. 

2. Individuals who apply should have proven integrity, leadership skills, and the ability to motivate students to be successful academically and athletically. 

     Additional Requirements:
Must be able to pass background check which may include Credit Check.
THE UNIVERSITY:
Wayland Baptist University is a four-year liberal arts university.  The institution is affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. The Wayland Baptist University System is comprised of the Plainview campus, which is predominately a residential campus, twelve external campuses, and the Virtual Campus offering courses in all academic areas.

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE:

Applications may be downloaded from

the top of this web page by clicking on

Application for Employment.  

 

Interested individuals MUST submit the following information:

 

1. Letter of Interest

 

2. Completed University Application of

Employment with Faith Statement

 

3. Current Resume

 

4. List of Current References

 

Please send this information to:

Ron Appling,

Director of Human Resources

Wayland Baptist University

1900 W. 7th Street, CMB #689

Plainview, TX 79072

Phone: (806) 291-3451

Fax: (806) 291-1981

Email: applingr@wbu.edu

APPLICATION

DEADLINE:

Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is selected.

Wayland Baptist University does not unlawfully discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.