Description

Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach

POSITION: Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach 

SUPERVISOR: Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

DEPARTMENT:  Athletics

Tiffin University (TU) was founded in 1888 and offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in business administration, criminal justice, social sciences, creative and media arts, humanities, education, sciences, technology, and health. The University's campus in Tiffin, Ohio, blends traditional historic and modern buildings, creating a vibrant and welcoming educational community for its students, faculty, and staff. Students can pursue associate, undergraduate, and graduate programs both on campus and online, as well as at Terra State Community College. In addition, TU offers Bachelor in Business Administration and Master of Business Administration degrees in Bucharest, Romania, and educational opportunities for students from Switzerland and Latin America. The University also provides an online Ph.D. program in Global Leadership and Change. 

The main campus in Tiffin is a beautiful 153-acre blend of traditional historic and modern buildings that create a vibrant and warm home for an educational community. We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees in business in Bucharest, Romania. From academic programs in sports and recreation management to homeland security/terrorism, communication, and management, TU offers more than 40 majors through on-campus and online learning that result in real advantages for our students.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach assists the Head Women’s Wrestling Coach in all aspects of the wrestling program, including (but not limited to) practice and game preparation, recruiting and retention of student-athletes, hiring and supervision of assistant coaches, budget management, fund-raising, scheduling, public relations, community service and strict adherence to all NCAA and university rules.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Assists head coach in organizing, preparing, and conducting individual and team practices, training, competitions, and fundraising.

? Assists in the identification and recruitment of potential student-athletes in accordance with NCAA and university rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards; conducts recruitment through scouting, attending tournaments, and home visits.

? Provides guidance and assistance to student-athletes on various personal issues, as required.

? Leads, monitors, and coordinates training and practice sessions, ensuring that all appropriate safety guidelines and standards are maintained.

? Assists in coordinating and administrating the overall program, as required.

? Represents the sports program to various institutional programs and externally to the media, government agencies, funding agencies, students, parents, and the general public.

? Assist with the academic progress of student-athletes.

? Partner with academic, enrollment, and student affairs departments on retention and progression.

? Demonstrate knowledge of retention issues and practices in higher education.

? Assist students with resources and provide timely interventions to help students in their academic progress.

? Assist with outreach to appropriate departments and classes; provide students with information about program area(s) and services available.

? Present relevant information to the campus regarding supportive measures for students.

? Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

MINOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

? Strong communication and interpersonal skills

? Proven record of integrity and leadership

? Willingness to advance the goals of the Tiffin University Department of Athletics, including fundraising

? A commitment to the academic success and graduation of student-athletes

? Knowledge of international/nationwide/statewide recruiting is preferred

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/ABILITIES FOR THE JOB

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, strong communication and interpersonal skills, a record of integrity and leadership, a willingness to advance the goals of the Tiffin University Department of Athletics, including fundraising, and a commitment to academic success and graduation of student-athletes. Knowledge or background of Ohio or the surrounding area is preferred.

TIFFIN UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED BENEFITS

Tiffin University offers excellent benefits. All full-time employees of Tiffin University are eligible for our full-time benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, Health Savings Account with employer incentive contribution, Employer Paid and Supplemental Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 403b Retirement with Employer Match, Time Off (annual and sick leave), Observed Holidays, Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement, and Employee Assistance Program.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Interdependence:  Fosters collaboration

Communication: Strong decision-making and communication skills

Accountability: Formulates effective and progressive strategies aligned with the University's mission and values

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative work environment by bringing diverse people and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

EMBRACING OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES

VISION STATEMENT – The vision for Tiffin University is to become A premier university for challenging students to enhance their global competencies and 21st-century skills for success in a diverse world.

MISSION STATEMENT – The mission of Tiffin University is to Educate students by linking knowledge to professional practice.

CORE VALUES – The values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship comprise the ICARE values of Tiffin University.

We are strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our beliefs. Candidates who have worked with diverse faculty, staff, and students and can contribute to our mission of inclusivity are encouraged to identify their experiences and interests. Tiffin University actively seeks to increase the diversity of its workforce. We are dedicated to providing educational, working, and living environments that value the diverse backgrounds of all people.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY: Tiffin University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for employees, applicant for employment, students or applicant for admission, access to educational opportunities on the basis of race, religion, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, social-economic class, place of business, residence, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any resolution process on campus or within the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. 

Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer