Part-Time Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

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Job Title: Part-Time Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach                                      

Reports to:  Head Women’s Wrestling Coach                                  

  Job Summary:

The Part-Time Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of developing, organizing, and sustaining a competitive and values-driven NAIA women’s wrestling program at Wesleyan College. This position plays a vital role in the athletic, academic, and character development of student-athletes.

The Women’s Wrestling program is rooted in the core values of Gratitude, Discipline, Integrity, and Edification. The Assistant Coach is expected to actively model and promote these values while helping to build strong, supportive, positive, nourishing, fulfilling, and encouraging relationships within the team and broader campus community.

Through this sport, the program seeks to prepare women to succeed not only in competition, but also personally, academically, and professionally. The Assistant Coach must be committed to mentoring student-athletes holistically, understanding that coaching extends beyond the mat and into leadership development, accountability, life skills, and long-term success.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching & Student-Athlete Development

• Assist with the instruction and development of student-athletes in women’s wrestling.

Job Title: Part-Time Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach                                      

Reports to:  Head Women’s Wrestling Coach                                  

  Job Summary:

The Part-Time Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach assists the Head Coach in all aspects of developing, organizing, and sustaining a competitive and values-driven NAIA women’s wrestling program at Wesleyan College. This position plays a vital role in the athletic, academic, and character development of student-athletes.

The Women’s Wrestling program is rooted in the core values of Gratitude, Discipline, Integrity, and Edification. The Assistant Coach is expected to actively model and promote these values while helping to build strong, supportive, positive, nourishing, fulfilling, and encouraging relationships within the team and broader campus community.

Through this sport, the program seeks to prepare women to succeed not only in competition, but also personally, academically, and professionally. The Assistant Coach must be committed to mentoring student-athletes holistically, understanding that coaching extends beyond the mat and into leadership development, accountability, life skills, and long-term success.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Coaching & Student-Athlete Development

• Assist with the instruction and development of student-athletes in women’s wrestling.
• Plan, organize, and implement training sessions in collaboration with the Head Coach.
• Teach and reinforce wrestling rules, fundamentals, techniques, and match strategies.
• Assist with skill development, competition preparation, and in-match coaching.
• Instruct athletes during practices, competitions, team meetings, and individual sessions.
• Evaluate student-athlete learning and performance through observation, questioning, and feedback.
• Promote education related to health, wellness, fitness, safety, teamwork, and personal responsibility.

Academic Support

• Support and reinforce academic success for student-athletes.
• Follow the Athletics Department Academic Policy.
• Monitor academic progress and respond to academic alerts as requested.
• Encourage accountability, time management, and academic engagement.

Recruiting & Retention

• Assist with the recruitment, evaluation, and retention of prospective student-athletes.
• Help maintain roster size in accordance with institutional, NAIA, and conference guidelines.
• Represent Wesleyan College positively in recruiting efforts and outreach activities.

Program Operations

• Assist the Head Coach with daily program operations and administrative duties.
• Attend and assist with all scheduled practices, competitions, meetings, and team activities.
• Support event and game management as needed.
• Supervise volunteers and student workers when applicable.
• Assist with the care, maintenance, and inventory of facilities and equipment.
• Participate in Athletics Department fundraising and promotional activities as requested.

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Adhere to all policies and procedures of Wesleyan College, the Athletics Department, the NAIA, and the applicable conference.
• Uphold high standards of professionalism, integrity, and ethical conduct.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Administration 

Required Skills/Abilities/Experience: 

• Previous coaching experience (college-level coaching experience preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of wrestling skills, techniques, rules, and strategies.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and enthusiastically within a team environment.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Coaching philosophy aligned with Gratitude, Discipline, Integrity, and Edification.
• Passion for mentoring student-athletes beyond athletic performance.
• Commitment to holistic development, emphasizing athletic excellence, academic success, and character growth.
• Ability to build meaningful, respectful, and growth-oriented relationships with student-athletes, staff, and campus partners.
• Recruiting experience at the collegiate level.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED (or ability to obtain).
• Appropriate sport-specific certifications or licensing when applicable.

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.  Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. All applicants being considered for employment are required to submit to substance screening and successfully pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.  Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States, individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer.  Due to the volume of applicants, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. Posting may close as soon as an applicant pool is identified.

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