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Director of Operations - Wrestling

Description 

The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is seeking applications for a part-time Director of Operations for WVU Wrestling. This position is responsible for performing all administrative functions and managing the daily operations of the wrestling program.

In order to be successful in this position, the ideal candidate will:

• Perform all administrative functions for the wresting program as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach and/or his designee.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the gymnastics office to ensure University, department and NCAA procedures, rules and regulations are executed.
• Responsible for communication and follow-up with media relations, marketing, nutrition, sports medicine, equipment facilities, compliance and sport oversight on a daily basis.
• Assist with setting up meetings between athletes and coaches.
• Assist with oversight of student workers and ensure their tasks are completed.
• Maintain accurate roster information for WVU Wrestling.
• Ensure proper compliance paperwork is complete for unattached wrestlers competing in outside events.
• Arrange, with athletic travel coordinator, all team and recruiting travel arrangements, including air and ground transportation, hotel accommodations and meals.  
• Administer the annual program banquet including developing the program, administering awards and coordination with dining services.
• Prepare and submit travel requisitions and reconciliations for submission to the athletic business office according to athletic department policies and procedures. Resolve problems as they arise. Maintain individual records for staff members review. Serve as source of information for explaining and updating all policies affecting this area. 
• Help coordinate social media content and communications.
• Create and distribute monthly newsletter to alumni, student-athlete families and donors.
• Assist with Stats and Video. Duties include utilizing Track Wrestling to pull season records/matches for each student-athlete, facilitate the use of MatBoss for student-athletes and coaching staff and recording matches and uploading to website.
• Assist with organizing and distributing team equipment and gear while keeping accurate record of sizes for student-athletes and staff. Coordinate with athletics equipment unit to prepare orders as necessary.
• Assist the staff with post season preparations including Big 12 Tournament and NCAA Championship travel and schedule.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach.
• Report directly to the Head Wrestling Coach; must also work closely with other involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.

Pay Grade: 17 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management or similar.
• One (1) year of experience in the sport of wrestling strongly preferred.
• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures.
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work.
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student­-athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule.
• Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals.
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing).
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement.
• Ability to make administrative procedural decisions and judgments.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer utilizing various word processing, desk publishing and accounting software and other standard office equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer video software programs.

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