Wrestling Operations Coordinator

Brown University - Providence, RI

Full-time - Entry Level

Providence, RI

501-1,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Wrestling Operations Coordinator position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1). This role is responsible for the organization of the day-to-day efficient operation of the Brown Wrestling program. The Wrestling Operations Coordinator will assist the Head Coach and Assistant Coach in all phases of planning, developing, and promoting a championship caliber Ivy League program. The Wrestling Operations Coordinator will oversee non-competition operations of the wrestling program, coordinate schedules throughout the year, and communicate with the team and key stakeholders. This position will serve as a liaison with various departments including athletic communication, academic services, marketing, compliance, business office, sports medicine, equipment, strength and conditioning, facilities, and other administrative areas as assigned. Additionally, the coordinator will be the primary liaison with the alumni and parents' group, coordinating arrangements for pre-season training, scheduling, practices, and home meets. The role also involves organizing and setting up all travel plans for the season, including hotels, buses, flights, and meals, as well as coordinating itineraries for home and away competitions. The Wrestling Operations Coordinator will also be responsible for organizing recruitment communication and social media marketing for the program, and assisting with the submission and ongoing tracking of wrestling program expenses to operate within the provided budget.

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-competition operations of the wrestling program.
• Coordinate schedule throughout the year and communicate to team and key stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison with the division's athletic communication office, academic services, marketing, compliance, business office, sports medicine, equipment, strength and conditioning, facilities, and other administrative areas as assigned.
• Serve as primary liaison with alumni and parents' group.
• Coordinate arrangements for pre-season training, scheduling, practices, and home meets.
• Organize and set up all travel plans for the season, hotels, buses, flights, meals, etc.
• Coordinate itineraries for home and away competitions.
• Organize recruitment communication and social media marketing for program.
• Assist with the submission and responsible for the ongoing tracking of wrestling program expenses to operate within provided budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-2 years related experience in NCAA wrestling (collegiate playing, coaching or operations); Division I experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication (verbal & written) & computer skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to interact positively with student-athletes, parents, alumni, colleagues and the public.
• Strong commitment to the welfare of student-athletes.
• Ability to independently coordinate multiple tasks at one time.
• Possess a willingness and ability to support a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills combined with the ability to successfully interact with diverse individuals from both University and community related constituencies for maximizing University & Divisional goals, objectives, relationships & representation.
• Basic proficiency in excel, word, internet & email capabilities.
• Social media experience.
• Experience planning and organizing team travel.
• Established history of quality relationships with staff, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, parents, etc.
• Prior experience with video editing software.
• Knowledge and understanding of, and commitment to comply with, NCAA, Ivy League and University rules and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with video editing software.
• Established history of quality relationships with staff, coaches, student-athletes, alumni, parents, etc.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options
• Employee discounts
• Wellness programs