USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated, successful person to help lead the Women’s Freestyle Senior National Team, while also serving as coach for the U.S Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Resident athletes/program. The National Women’s Freestyle Assistant & Resident Coach is responsible for the development and training of the country’s top Women’s Freestyle Senior National Team athletes, while also leading the day-to-day training for athletes at the Colorado Springs U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.
Objectives and Responsibilities:
- Help manage & train the OPTC Senior Women’s Resident Program.
- Recruit and develop top Senior Women’s Freestyle athletes from within the USA Wrestling pipeline.
- Assist in developing and implementing the yearly competition and training schedule.
- Assist the National Women’s Freestyle Head Coach in development and implementation of a national talent identification program.
- Assist the National Women’s Freestyle Development Coach in managing the athletes within the women’s development camp system.
- Work with USA Wrestling staff, coaches, athletes, and volunteer coaches to advance women’s freestyle programs.
- Maintain consistent communication with all women’s freestyle stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials.
- Work with the Women’s Freestyle National Team Coaches and National Coaches Education Manager to improve the freestyle portion of USA Wrestling’s Core Curriculum Series.
- Represent USA Wrestling at international coaching clinics and conduct domestic grassroots promotional activities.
- Work closely with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Sports Performance Staff to apply sports science principles to the sport of wrestling.
- Assist in execution and development of a recruiting program aimed at drawing top-level NCAA and NAIA athletes to women’s freestyle wrestling national programming.
- Recruit, cultivate, and support the women’s freestyle volunteer coaching pool.
- Help raise awareness of women’s freestyle wrestling and promote participation in the sport of wrestling.
- Develop and coordinate local, regional, national, and international training opportunities for the Women’s freestyle program.
- Assist the National Women’s Freestyle Head Coach in the development of a 4-year High-Performance Plan for each Olympic Quadrennium.
- Assist the National Women’s Freestyle Head Coach in managing annual budgets.
- Identify potential opportunities for external funding and assist in other fundraising opportunities as directed by the National Women’s Freestyle Head Coach & Dir., National Teams High Performance.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Has coached and/or competed at the highest level in the sport of wrestling.
- Proven track record of success at the Senior World Championships and/or Olympic Games.
- Ability to function effectively in a high-paced, changing environment.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and conduct in all circumstances.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with proven relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to establish credibility with others.
- Exceptional leadership, supervisory, and strategic planning skills.
- Exceptional analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Motivates and inspires athletes.
- Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment.
- Understands long-term athlete development.
- Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses.
- Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures.
- Works well in a team environment to help build a positive culture.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to successfully pass a USA Wrestling background screening (prior to hire date).
- Must successfully complete SafeSport Certification within two weeks of hire date and prior to interacting with athletes.
Travel Expectations:
Domestic and international travel including weekends is required.
Hiring Pay Range:
Compensation commensurate with experience.
- $95,000-$115,000 per year
Benefits:
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Over 10 paid holidays per year
- 403 (b) retirement plan
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid life insurance
Other Information:
The USA Wrestling Office is located in Colorado Springs, CO - ability to work from the office is required.
USA Wrestling is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position reports to the National Women’s Freestyle Head Coach.
