Student Wrestling Manager

Join the EOU Athletics team as a Student Wrestling Manager! This position is vital to the smooth operation of the wrestling program, assisting with maintenance, timing, clean-up, and social media. As a wrestling mat manager, you will work closely with the head coach to plan and conduct practices, track student paperwork, supervise students at matches and tournaments, and coordinate fundraising activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in sports management and operations.

Supervisors Name & Title	Mhar Caballa, Head Women’s Wrestling Coach
Student Job Title	Student Wrestling Manager
Department	EOU Athletics
Position Funding	Department-funded position
Number of Student Positions	1
Job Category	Student employee
Job Level & Compensation/Wage	$13.20 per hour (Level 1)
Job Location	On-campus, in-person
Job Duration	Academic year (September to June)
Type of work schedule	Part-time; needs to be available during practice times, matches, and tournaments, which may include evenings and weekends
Estimated numbers of hours per week	10-15 hours
Promotional-focused position summary:	Join the EOU Athletics team as a Student Wrestling Manager! This position is vital to the smooth operation of the wrestling program, assisting with maintenance, timing, clean-up, and social media. As a wrestling mat manager, you will work closely with the head coach to plan and conduct practices, track student paperwork, supervise students at matches and tournaments, and coordinate fundraising activities. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in sports management and operations.
Experiential Leaning:	As a Student Wrestling Manager, you will gain practical experience in sports management. You will develop skills in facility and equipment maintenance, social media management, timekeeping, and team support. This role offers a valuable opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge from your coursework to real-world scenarios, enhancing your understanding of athletic program operations.
Professional Development:	This position offers numerous professional development opportunities. You will receive job-specific training provided by the EOU Athletics Department and participate in University-wide training events. Additionally, you will have access to multicultural-sponsored training activities, career exploration activities via Career Services, and resume reviews with Career Services and/or WorkSource Oregon. These experiences will help you build professional competencies such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving, preparing you for diverse career paths in sports management and related fields.
Summary of Job Duties/Responsibilities/Essential Functions:	– Maintenance of Facilities and Equipment: Regular mopping of mats and cleaning of equipment to ensure a safe and sanitary training environment. – Social Media Management: Handle the team’s social media accounts, posting updates, and engaging with the community. – Music Management: In charge of managing music in the wrestling room to enhance team practices. – Laundry Management: Putting laundry loops in lockers, ensuring that team uniforms and training gear are managed properly. – Timekeeping: Managing the time/stopwatch during practices and matches. – Hydration Management: Responsible for filling up water containers for practices and matches. – Recording and Stats: In charge of filming matches and taking statistics to aid in team assessments and strategy planning.
Minimum Qualifications:	– Must be a full-time student at EOU. – Must pass a background check. – Must have knowledge about wrestling. – Must be available during practice times.
Preferred Qualifications:	– Prior knowledge of wrestling rules and regulations.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:	– Knowledge of Wrestling: In-depth knowledge of wrestling, including familiarity with the rules and regulations of the sport. – Social Media Skills: Ability to operate social media platforms and engage with an audience. – Organizational Skills: Skills in organization and time management to efficiently handle multiple tasks. – Technical Skills: Ability to manage video recording and basic statistical data collection.
Required Application Material:	– Resume – Intro/Cover Letter
Send Application Materials To:	Mhar Caballa, Head Women’s Wrestling Coach
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Special Message	Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcome applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.
Position Description	https://www.eou.edu/career/files/2024/06/Student-Wrestling-Manager.pdf