Head Wrestling Coach

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #983

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Albright College, a vibrant and growing institution, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head Coach to lead the start-up of its Men’s Wrestling program (option of full-time or part-time). This is an exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up, creating a foundation that will grow into a competitive force within NCAA Division III athletics. The Men’s Wrestling Coach will be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the program, including recruiting student-athletes, creating training plans, and overseeing day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will work creatively within the constraints of existing athletic facilities while helping to explore the possibility of a dedicated wrestling space for both men's and women's wrestling programs in the future.

Head Wrestling Coach

Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America Req #983

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Albright College, a vibrant and growing institution, is seeking a dynamic and visionary Head Coach to lead the start-up of its Men’s Wrestling program (option of full-time or part-time). This is an exciting opportunity to build a program from the ground up, creating a foundation that will grow into a competitive force within NCAA Division III athletics. The Men’s Wrestling Coach will be responsible for developing and implementing all aspects of the program, including recruiting student-athletes, creating training plans, and overseeing day-to-day operations. The successful candidate will work creatively within the constraints of existing athletic facilities while helping to explore the possibility of a dedicated wrestling space for both men's and women's wrestling programs in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Development: Establish and develop the Men’s Wrestling program at Albright College. Build a competitive team that can eventually meet NCAA Division III standards in terms of performance and sportsmanship.
• Recruitment: Identify and recruit talented student-athletes to the Men’s Wrestling program. Develop and execute a strategic recruiting plan to attract high-caliber athletes to Albright College.
• Training and Coaching: Design and implement effective training programs that emphasize technique, conditioning, and character development. Provide hands-on coaching during practice, competitions, and other team events.
• Team Building: Cultivate a positive and inclusive team culture that fosters student-athlete development both on and off the mat. Encourage leadership, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Facility Management: Work with existing facilities and creatively adapt current resources to support the program’s needs while exploring options for future dedicated wrestling spaces for both men’s and women’s programs.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with NCAA Division III standards, as well as institutional policies and regulations related to student-athlete eligibility, recruitment, and scholarships.
• Program Administration: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the wrestling program, including budget management, scheduling, assistant coach professional development and coordination with athletic department staff and administration.
• Community Engagement: Represent the wrestling program within the Albright College community and the broader athletics community, promoting the team, recruiting efforts, and fundraising initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proven experience in coaching and/or competing at the collegiate level, preferably in wrestling.
• Strong recruiting experience and ability to build a team and a program from the ground up.
• Knowledge of NCAA Division III rules and regulations.
• Ability to work creatively with existing facilities while advocating for and contributing to the exploration of a dedicated wrestling space.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor student-athletes.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to the values of student-athlete development, academic success, and sportsmanship.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in coaching at the NCAA level.
• Strong connections in the wrestling community for recruiting purposes.
• Ability to collaborate across departments to develop a cohesive and successful athletic program.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should apply at albright.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Albright College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

About Albright College
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.

About Reading, Pa.

Ranked a “Best Place to Live” and “Best Place to Retire” by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College’s 118 acre campus is located in the city’s historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading’s 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s — only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading’s artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania’s spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading’s Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified bikingand hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer’s ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies’ AA baseball team.

Other details

• Job Family Full-Time Coaches
• Pay Type Salary

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