Men's Wrestling Graduate Assistant

Northwestern College is seeking applicants for the position of men’s wrestling graduate assistant (GA) for a 10-month period (August to May). Qualified applicants will assist in fostering a highly competitive and positive team culture where high-quality relationships with fellow coaches and players are emphasized. The GA will collaborate with the head coach to prepare practice plans, do in-practice teaching, mentor wrestlers, and directly assist the head coach with strategic and personnel decisions during competition.

A role in a shared recruiting approach is expected. Assistance in facilitating the spring wrestling club and potential summer camps will provide opportunities to organize and connect with other coaches, offer instruction to large groups of athletes, and practice effective leadership skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Former athlete with a desire to pursue coaching or other wrestling-related fields
• Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a Northwestern College master’s program

This is a 2- to 3-year position determined by program of study. Compensation includes a stipend, graduate tuition for the Northwestern College program and housing with an on-campus meal plan.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

Men's Wrestling Graduate Assistant

Northwestern College is seeking applicants for the position of men’s wrestling graduate assistant (GA) for a 10-month period (August to May). Qualified applicants will assist in fostering a highly competitive and positive team culture where high-quality relationships with fellow coaches and players are emphasized. The GA will collaborate with the head coach to prepare practice plans, do in-practice teaching, mentor wrestlers, and directly assist the head coach with strategic and personnel decisions during competition.

A role in a shared recruiting approach is expected. Assistance in facilitating the spring wrestling club and potential summer camps will provide opportunities to organize and connect with other coaches, offer instruction to large groups of athletes, and practice effective leadership skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Former athlete with a desire to pursue coaching or other wrestling-related fields
• Bachelor’s degree and acceptance into a Northwestern College master’s program

This is a 2- to 3-year position determined by program of study. Compensation includes a stipend, graduate tuition for the Northwestern College program and housing with an on-campus meal plan.

Northwestern College seeks candidates with an authentic Christian faith who will embrace and live out our mission & values, including our Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical identity as stated in our Christian Identity Statement, Mission Statement, Vision for Learning and Vision for Diversity. We view these statements as complementary and draw from each in fulfilling our mission.

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