Assistant Wrestling Coach

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Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws: click here to view the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position will remain open until filled. Review will begin immediately and continue until a finalist has been selected. Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 6, 2024. The University reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Position Information

Position Information

Posting Number F-0863 Position Title Assistant Wrestling Coach College/Unit Athletics Home Department Athletics Employee Group Athletic Coach (Faculty) Employment Status Full-Time Position Type 12 month Position Classification Fixed-Term Faculty Position Begin Date Position End Date Position Summary

The primary duty of the assistant coach is to instruct student-athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Additionally, the assistant coach will assist the head coach in coaching, planning, organizing, directing and implementing all phases of a Division I Wrestling program.

Responsibilities include assisting with all practices, training and conditioning sessions, dual meet and tournament administration, recruiting, summer camp organization and other administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

The assistant coach will work closely with support staff for peak performance of the student-athletes as well as their development and academic success.

The Assistant Coach will also develop and maintain alumnae relations and organize alumnae events; and assist in the day-to-day operations including but not limited to NCAA paperwork, academic monitoring, travel plans and itineraries, equipment and budget management, practice planning, and all other duties assigned by the head coach consistent with the mission of the department.

The Assistant coach is responsible for adhering to all department and university policies and procedures, as well as the rules, regulations, bylaws and interpretations of the Mid-American Conference and the NCAA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree by date of appointment.

• Collegiate and/or Olympic wrestling experience.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of and commitment to following NCAA rules and regulations, and demonstrated leadership skills.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree.

• Division I coaching and recruiting experience.

Message to Applicants

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.

Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws: click here to view the NCAA Bylaws. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by CMU, if you are selected for employment.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.

Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position will remain open until filled. Review will begin immediately and continue until a finalist has been selected. Full consideration will be given to applications received by June 6, 2024. The University reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

About the Department

Central Michigan University, an FBS Member of the Mid-American Conference, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Coach for our Men's Wrestling program.

For more information about our wrestling program within our athletics department, please visit our website.

Posting Begins 05/23/2024 Posting Ends Open Until Filled Yes Type of Recruitment External About CMU

Central Michigan University has a more than 125-year legacy of preparing students to become leaders and changemakers in their communities and in their personal and professional lives.

We serve nearly 15,500 students on our Mount Pleasant campus, in satellite locations around the state and throughout the country, and through flexible online programs. Many of our approximately 300 undergraduate, master's, specialist and doctoral programs in the arts, media, business, education, human services, health professions, liberal arts, social sciences, medicine, science and engineering are nationally ranked for excellence.

CMU leads the nation in leadership development programming through our Sarah R. Opperman Leadership Institute, and we are proud to be among only 5% of U.S. universities in the top two Carnegie research classifications. Our faculty work with graduate and undergraduate students in areas such as Great Lakes research, medical innovation, engineering technology and more.

Central is home to 17 men's and women's Division 1 sports including football, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, wrestling and more. Our student-athletes achieve great success in competition and in the classroom, capturing Mid-American Conference championships and maintaining an average cumulative GPA of 3.17.

CMU is located in Mount Pleasant, a community that blends the best of small-town living with big-city amenities. It's part of the culturally varied and vibrant Great Lakes Bay Region that also includes Saginaw, Bay City, Midland and the state's largest Native American community, centered on the Saginaw Chippewa Isabella Reservation in Mount Pleasant.

Area residents enjoy the mix of outdoor activities, cultural events, shopping and dining options, and family attractions. Other major Michigan destinations and attractions - Lansing, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Traverse City, wineries, beaches, golf and ski resorts, and many more - are within easy reach of the city's central location in Michigan's Lower Peninsula.

CMU employees enjoy access to a nationally recognized wellness program along with health care and benefits that exceed regional, state and national norms.

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CMU's Title IX Coordinator can be reached at:

Phone: 989-774-3253

Office: 103 E. Preston St.

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Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

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Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• List of References

• Transcript Copies

Optional Documents

• Recommendation Letters