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Assistant Wrestling Coach
Posting Information
PG194403EP
No
Assistant Wrestling Coach
Commensurate with experience
M-F 8am-5pm with nights, weekends and holidays as needed
Raleigh, NC
Athletics
The mission of the NC State University Department of Athletics is to prepare student-athletes to compete at the highest level and to inspire them to be leaders now and for the future by providing the best environment to achieve their athletic, academic, and personal aspirations as well as providing support for the professional development of our coaches and staff, all within the role of the greater institutional relationships to the University. This position will support the Division 1 Wrestling Team at NC State University that competes within the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and NCAA.
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Serves as Assistant Wrestling Coach for Division 1 Wrestling team. Adheres to departmental policies and procedures, as well as rules and regulations of the University, the ACC and the NCAA. Assists with scouting and recruiting, to include on campus visits of prospective student-athletes. Duties to include:
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Bachelor’s Degree required
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| Other Required Qualifications |
- Minimum of 1 years coaching experience with a Division 1 Collegiate Wrestling program.
- Minimum of 3 years coaching or competing at the collegiate level.
- A knowledge of and commitment to compliance with ACC, NCAA and University guidelines are required.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- 3 – 5 years coaching experience with collegiate team.
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| Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
- Must be able to pass annual NCAA Coaches exam.
| | Valid NC Driver's License required | No | | Commercial Driver's License required | No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
| Job Open Date | 01/06/2026 |
| Anticipated Close Date | Open until filled |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please be prepared to attach resume and separate document containing contact information for at least 3 professional references.
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Position Details
| Position Number | 00063087 |
| Position Type | Exempt Professional Staff |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) | 1.00 |
| Appointment | 12 Month Recurring |
| Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather | Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
| Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events | Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
| Department ID | 101016 - Wrestling |
| EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. |
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn of this opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have (or will you have by date of hire) a bachelor's degree or higher?
* Do you have a minimum of 1 year Division 1A Collegiate Coaching Experience?
* If yes, in 2-3 sentences please describe your relevant experience.
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have a minimum of 2 years of experience coaching or competing at the collegiate level?
* If yes, please describe your relevant experience below.
(Open Ended Question)
* The NCAA requires disclosure of certain relationships between potential employees and student athletes and their families as well as recruits and their families. Please check if you are any of the following:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents 1. Cover Letter
Apply NowNorth Carolina State University record compared to the conference
| School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | — | 14–1 | 3 | 989 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | — | 10–3 | 10 | 974 |
| University of Pittsburgh | — | 10–4 | 15 | 981 |
| University of Virginia | — | 8–6 | — | 993 |
| Stanford University | — | 6–7 | 31 | 973 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | — | 6–9 | — | 972 |
| Duke University | — | 3–12 | — | 996 |
| University of Louisville | — | — | — | — |
| Clemson University | — | — | — | — |
| Florida State University | — | — | — | — |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | — | — | — | — |
| University of California, Berkeley | — | — | — | — |
North Carolina State University past performance
| Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | – | |
| 2025-2026 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | – | |
| 2024-2025 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | – | |
| 2023-2024 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | – | |
| 2022-2023 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | 14–1 | |
| 2021-2022 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | 12–1 | |
| 2020-2021 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | 6–1 | |
| 2019-2020 |
Pat Popolizio |
– | 15–0 |
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