<p>POSITION PURPOSE</p> <p>To assist the Head Coach, primarily with recruiting, organizing and running practices, fundraising, promotional activities, and other related assigned responsibilities.</p> <p>GENERAL EXPECTATIONS:</p> <p>All Lakeland staff members are expected to:</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrate in their words and actions an appreciation for the history of Lakeland and a commitment to its stated mission; </li><li>Represent unequivocally in their behavior the stated values of Lakeland; </li><li>Be good stewards of the institution's resources, including its personnel and the goodwill of its friends, its alumni and local community; </li><li>Work collaboratively (as opposed to competitively) with their peers to meet objectives and achieve our goals; </li><li>Keep their supervisor appropriately informed; </li><li>Be forthright and honest in their communication with all members of the college community; </li><li>Treat all members in a manner of teamwork and respect; </li><li>Act in a manner that sets the standard for service in higher education and the core principals of Lakelanders Excelling at Professionalism (LEAP), show respect, communicate and be positive; </li><li>Advise their supervisor with respect to all matters that require their attention, including their own performance. </li></ul> <p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p> <p>A successful candidate will be a positive role model to our student-athletes on and off the mat, exhibit strong leadership, and strive to develop those leadership capabilities within our student-athletes.</p> <p>Responsibilities also include:</p> <ul> <li>Monitoring and assisting student-athletes with academic success </li><li>Effectively recruiting quality student-athletes </li><li>Assisting the head coach with any/all aspects of the program. </li></ul> <p>OTHER DUTIES</p> <ul> <li>Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree and acceptance into the Lakeland University graduate school program are required. </li><li>Experience in the sport of wrestling is required. </li><li>Must have an acceptable driving record. </li></ul> <p>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations governing recruitment, eligibility and related functions is required </li><li>Demonstrate ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality; </li><li>Ability to effectively manage time and priorities; </li><li>Ability to prioritize office workflow and make effective administrative decisions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and productivity; </li><li>Demonstrated ability to tactfully and effectively communicate (written and verbal) with a variety of individuals; </li><li>Strong critical thinking skills; </li><li>Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word) or similar products; </li><li>Demonstrates organizational ability, and attention to detail and accuracy; </li><li>Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment ; </li><li>Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed. </li></ul> <p>PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT</p> <ul> <li>Moderate to strenuous physical activity is part of the position. Requires the ability to run at a reasonable pace. </li><li>Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions. </li></ul> <p>Lakeland University is an equal opportunity employer/educator.</p>