USA Wrestling Job Opportunity: National Men’s Freestyle Development & Resident Coach
by USA Wrestling
Position: USA Wrestling National Men’s Freestyle Development & Resident Coach
Reports to: USA Wrestling National Men’s Freestyle Head Coach
Position Summary: 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.
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
Competencies and Skills: USA Wrestling seeks and individual who:
• Has developed elite level athletes
• Is experienced in leading teams
• Is skilled in the recruiting process
• Motivates and inspires athletes
• Understands long-term athlete development
• Communicates effectively
• Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment
• Works well in a team environment
• Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses
• Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• 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 dateand prior to interacting with athletes.
Hiring Pay Range
$80,000-$125,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time
• Approximately 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
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and/or questions to:
Cody Bickley
+1.719.265.3647 (office direct)
cbickley@usawrestling.org
Reports to: USA Wrestling National Men’s Freestyle Head Coach
Position Summary: 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.
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
Competencies and Skills: USA Wrestling seeks and individual who:
• Has developed elite level athletes
• Is experienced in leading teams
• Is skilled in the recruiting process
• Motivates and inspires athletes
• Understands long-term athlete development
• Communicates effectively
• Creates a positive and enthusiastic environment
• Works well in a team environment
• Effectively evaluates athlete talent, strengths, and weaknesses
• Follows and respects organizational policies and procedures
Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) or higher
Travel: Domestic and International travel is required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• 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 dateand prior to interacting with athletes.
Hiring Pay Range
$80,000-$125,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time
• Approximately 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
Application Process: Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and/or questions to:
Cody Bickley
+1.719.265.3647 (office direct)
cbickley@usawrestling.org
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