Assistant Wrestling Coach (click for full description and to apply)
Description of Key Responsibilities
- Assist the wrestling head coaches develop, recruit, and administer highly competitive wrestling programs, consistent with the student-athlete philosophy of Division III, which generates College and community enthusiasm and support. Assist with assigned administrative and coaching activities within the programs.
- Assist with the coordination of the recruiting efforts of the wrestling programs with those of the admission office to maintain a competitive program through recruiting efforts and strategies. Develop a successful team recruiting strategy; visit high schools to meet with recruits; call, e-mail, text, and write prospects and coaches; record recruiting action. Maintain active communication with the admission staff through phone, interpersonal, and electronic means. The recruiting load will vary depending on the gender and needs within the program each year.
- Supervise the graduate assistant coaches for the wrestling programs. Assign the recruiting duties and territories for each GA with appropriate follow-up meetings on a regular basis. Set recruiting target numbers for each GA in collaboration with the head wrestling coaches.
- Assist with the development and retention program for the wrestling programs in conjunction with other key departments and individuals on campus.
- Actively encourage leadership and scholarship among student-athletes. Help monitor the academic progress of all the athletes on the teams, in connection with the director of student success, assistant/associate athletics director, and the senior director of athletics. Adhere to all compliance and eligibility rules and regulations. Participate in the department’s leadership and scholarship programs when available.
- Other related duties as appropriately assigned.
