Temp Exempt-Sports, Wrestling Club Head Coach at University of Houston - Downtown in Houston, Texas

Job Description:

The UHD wrestling head coach is responsible for supporting the structure, direction, services, and programs of Sports & Fitness.  The individual will be responsible for coaching the wrestling club team for UHD.

DUTIES

• Coordinate and conduct wrestling semesterly tryouts for the UHD wrestling club team


• Schedule and conduct preseason training/ competition preparation by offering 2-3 weekly practice sessions for the team to include functional, endurance, and skill-based training


• Plan and effectively communicate drills and sport appropriate techniques


• Consulting with wrestling club officers with maintaining an annual calendar/schedule to include practices and meets


• Be a vigilant presence and leader at teams' competitions to include showing up early, coordinating pre-competition activities, arrange line-up based on fair yet skill-based criteria, motivate and coach teams throughout the competition, and conclude activities with a post competition meeting to recap strengths and weaknesses


• Serve as an advisor and resource to wrestling club officers on scheduling and planning fundraising efforts for summer camps, local/regional/national competitions, and other financial needs of the club


• Enforce and maintain appropriate safety standards and procedures associated with the sport of wrestling


• Attend a monthly meeting with the Sports Coordinator to discuss the progress and future plans of the team.  Respond as needed via email and telephone calls for day-to-day needs

EEO/AA

Required Education:  High School Diploma/GED

Required Experience:  None

License/Certification: 

1. Valid Drivers license and be able to drive large passenger vans

Preferred Qualifications:

3-5 Years experience in wrestling
1-3 Years experience as a wrestling head coach 
CPR & First Aid Certification

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