Athletic Assistant for Men’s Wrestling

Assists Head Coach with all facets of a varsity sports program including organizing and planning of all practices and game strategies, training and health education of student athletes, monitoring academic progress of student athletes and recruiting of athletes for the Program. Athletic Assistant positions are 10 months (August 1-May 31).  Athletic assistant’s tenure concludes upon earning a master’s degree or the conclusion of the agreement (maximum 3.5 year position).

Responsibilities:

A. Adheres to Utica University Athletic Department philosophy, including knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations. Provides and advises student athletes of obligations and requirements under said philosophy and NCAA rules and regulations.
B. Plans and runs daily practices sessions and periodic individual training sessions to ensure players are learning team concepts and safety issues while participating in intercollegiate athletics. 
C. Monitors players’ academic success, providing direction when necessary, including providing for or arranging necessary academic help services.
D. May be assigned to athletic building coverage by the Associate Athletic Director. 
E. Manages equipment usage, orders and maintains uniforms, balls, etc.  Scouts opponents, tape exchange, etc.  Assists Athletic Director with game scheduling, and transportation.  
F. Contributes time and assistance to Booster Club and fund-raising activities, if appropriate.
G. Recruits prospective student athletes giving them an opportunity to compete and to better themselves as athletes and individuals.
H. Participate and engage in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and programs, including but not limited to serving on DEI committees, serving as a diversity advocate or community liaison for a job search, advising a club, facilitating DEI-related training, and engagement in institutional cultural and celebratory events and programming.
I. Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.
J. Athletic Assistants are expected to take graduate classes and work toward their master’s degree. 
K. May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 1-2 years coaching experience preferred
• Must have knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations
• Must possess CPR and First Aid Certification.

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of men’s wrestling
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• A strong commitment to diversity and works continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff
• Strong organizations skills
• Must be willing to travel