Whitewater Assistant Coach Position

Employer:  University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Member of NCAA Division III Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC).

Position:  Assistant Wrestling Coach/Lecturer

Job Description:  The assistant wrestling coach responsibilities range from planning, recruiting, coaching, developing, implementing and communicating to achieve University and Department objectives as well as teaching duties within the Department of HPRC.  Goals and objectives are to be developed prior to the beginning of each season with the Head Wrestling Coach.  Exhibit behavior that enhances the respect for the student-athletes, the athletics program, the University, and yourself in the conduct of your professional responsibilities.  You are required to assist with the program in accordance with NCAA, WIAC, and University rules and regulations.

Qualifications: Masters Degree required.  Coaching experience required, proven teaching experience preferred. Candidates must have the ability to manage multiple tasks. Excellent written and oral skills, knowledge of computer applications and software packages, organizational abilities, and event management. Must be able to work weekends/evenings and travel.

Application:  A complete electronic application package must include:

  • A letter of application
  • Resume/Vita including all relevant professional experience
  • All undergraduate and graduate transcripts (photocopies are acceptable for initial application)
  • At least three listed references with contact information

Only complete electronic applications will be considered.  Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, lists of applicants must be released upon request.  Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.

Submit electronically to:

Ned Shuck, Head Wrestling Coach

shuckn@uww.edu

Review:  Applications received by September 10th are ensured consideration; the position is considered open until otherwise noted.

University:  Founded in 1868, UW-Whitewater is a premier public regional university with an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students in 50 undergraduate majors, 13 master’s degree programs, and one specialist degree program.  It offers high-quality, career oriented programs with a model general education curriculum.  UW-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System.

Community:  Whitewater, a city with a population of over 14,000, is located in southeastern Wisconsin near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest.  The immediate area offers a wide variety of summer and winter recreational activities, including facilities of the nearby Whitewater Lake recreational area.  Whitewater is 50 miles from Milwaukee, 45 miles from Madison and 110 miles from Chicago.

UW-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and all veterans.  Names of applications may be disclosed unless requested otherwise.  Names of finalists will be released.  UW-Whitewater conducts criminal background checks as a contingency to employment.  A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.