Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, training student-athletes, recruiting, fundraising, alumni relations, coordinating team travel and working with the head coach in directing all phases of a Division I program, including organizing and supervising all practices and competitions. Davidson competes in the Southern Conference.
Duties:
Assist in planning and running practice, help the student athlete prepare for the challenges that confront them; assist on mat and in classroom instruction of wrestling coaching techniques and strategies; evaluate and develop individual performances in deficient areas.
Participate in comprehensive recruiting activities; coordinate efforts with Admissions Office to establish academic eligibility and arrange meetings between prospects and college officials; recommend individuals for scholarships
Video analysis of matches and prospective athletes
Compliance – ensure direct compliance with NCAA, SoCon, and Davidson College regulations and policies; ensure coaching staff’s adherence to NCAA and Davidson College athletics regulations, policies, and overall mission of amateurism.
Other Duties as assigned by supervisor, to include but not limited to closing duty of Baker Sports Complex.
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree; knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations; successful college wrestling experience, possession of good interpersonal and communication, organizational skills, and computer/technological competency.
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate effectiveness in coaching college level athletes, good supervisory skills, and the ability to relate to students in a leadership role. Additionally understanding of student athletes in a demanding academic environment and a commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship and academics are required.
The Assistant Coach will also be required to comply with all Davidson, NCAA, and Southern Conference rules and regulations. In addition, the successful candidate will abide by the athletic department mission of focused on consistency, accountability, teamwork, and success.
