USA Wrestling job opportunity: National Men’s Freestyle Development & Resident Coach

National Men’s Freestyle Development & Resident Coach

USA Wrestling

General Purpose:

USA Wrestling is seeking a highly motivated coach with a proven track record of successfully leading Freestyle age-group development throughout the United States. The National Freestyle Developmental Coach is responsible for the recruitment, development, and training of our country’s top U15, U17, and U20 athletes.

Objectives and Responsibilities:

• Direct and manage the OPTC Elite U20 Resident Program

o Recruit and develop top U20 athletes & integrate them into the USAW pipeline

o Develop and implement yearly competition and training schedule

• Coordinate and lead USA Wrestling’s U15, U17 and U20 Pan American & World Teams

• Assist the National Freestyle Coach in development and implementation of a national talent identification program

• Work closely with USAW state chapters in regard to talent identification, athlete development as well as sport and membership growth

• Work with USA Wrestling staff, coaches, athletes, and volunteer coaches to advance freestyle developmental programs

• Maintain consistent communication with all freestyle stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, volunteers, and officials

• Identify potential opportunities for external funding and assist in other fundraising opportunities as directed by the National Freestyle Head Coach

• Work with the Freestyle National Team Coaches and National Coaches Education Program Manager to improve the freestyle and folkstyle portion of USA Wrestling’s Core Curriculum Series

• Recruit, cultivate, and support the freestyle volunteer coaching pool

• Represent USA Wrestling at international coaching clinics and conduct domestic grassroots promotional activities

• Train and recruit youth coaches to incorporate age-group developmental best practices at their clubs

• 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, NAIA and NJCAA athletes to freestyle wrestling

• Develop and coordinate local, regional, national, and international training opportunities for U15, U17 and U20 athletes

• Assist the National Freestyle Head Coach in the development of a 4-year High-Performance Plan for each Olympic Quadrennium

• Assist the National Freestyle Head Coach in developing and maintaining annual budgets

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) or higher

• Proven track record of developing elite level athletes

• Experience in leading teams and collaborating with others

• Experience and evidence of success in the recruiting process

• Ability to motivate and inspire athletes

• Has a keen understanding of long-term athlete development

• Communicate effectively

• Ability to create and foster a positive and enthusiastic environment

• Experience effectively evaluating athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses

• Follow and respect organizational policies and procedures

• 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.

$90,000-$110,000 per year.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, personal, 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 USA Wrestling National Men’s Freestyle Head Coach.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and/or questions to Cody Bickley, cbickley@usawrestling.org (+1 719-265-3647). Applications accepted until May 31, 2024. Review of applications will begin immediately.