Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Department: Athletics and Recreation

Reports to: Head Wrestling Coach

Essential Responsibilities:    


* Adhere to and enforce all policies and procedures of the athletic department and institution as well as the rules and regulations of the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) and MAC Freedom, the NCAA, and other authorities that may legitimately influence the program.


* Assist in the recruitment of prospective student-athletes.

Ensure full compliance with NCAA guidelines in all aspects of the recruiting process.



* Construct and implement daily practice plans and conditioning circuits designed to progress the team toward achieving the program’s goals.

Work together with the head coach in, but not limited to, monitoring eligibility, academic progress, and roster size.


* Assist in the monitoring and implementation of the academic study hall requirements mandated by the wrestling program.



* Provide leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes, including guiding team members in academic, disciplinary, and personal matters.


* Coordinate outreach to alumni, donors, families, and fans via social media (Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkTree) marketing strategies, newsletters, and videography.


* Track, initiate, and aid wrestlers in the design of community service outreach and activities.


* Assist the head coach in developing and implementing strategies for motivating student-athletes to perform at maximum levels as both individuals and a team.


* Coordinate with other offices on campus including strength and conditioning, sports medicine, campus dietitian, counseling and psychological services, and other support services to ensure that the student-athletes are well prepared for competition and their overall development and growth.


* Ensure safety through careful monitoring of the condition of equipment and facilities utilized by the team.

Responsible for submitting requests for repair, maintenance, and improvement of facilities as needed.



* Responsible for travel arrangements including lodging, busing, car rental, flights, meals, team practices, and meetings.


* Work with the head coach to initiate and coordinate the selection, purchase, fitting, and maintenance of team equipment and apparel.


* Provide support in carefully tracking expenditures for all team accounts to ensure fiscal responsibility.


* Assist with pre-approved fundraising activities as requested, as well as aid in the creation of new fundraising efforts.

Coordinate all such efforts through the Director of Athletics and Office of Development and Alumni Relations.


* Confirm that sports camps and clinics related to the sports program adhere to NCAA and institutional rules and regulations.


* Compile data and reports in a timely fashion when requested by the hea...