Admissions Recruiter, Wrestling

Description

Recruiters serve as front-line representatives of New College of Florida, acting as the “front porch” of the institution in both the community and the admissions process.
They are responsible for generating interest in the College, engaging prospective students and families, supporting community and camp initiatives, and ensuring that their efforts contribute not only to enrollment growth but also to student retention and long-term success.
In addition, Recruiters play an active coordinating role in coach-driven enrollment support, helping activate and track a structured model in which coaching staffs contribute to admissions events, summer camps as enrollment pipelines, and community-based lead generation
Recruiters represent New College with professionalism and enthusiasm, serving as ambassadors who embody the College’s mission and values
This position is also designed as a growth track role within Athletics, with the expectation that the individual will progressively assume expanded sport-program responsibilities and, as the wrestling program scales, be prepared to step into head coaching leadership for men’s and women’s wrestling.

Examples of Duties

Enrollment & Admissions Support

• Actively engage with prospective students and families to promote New College as a premier academic and community destination
• Participate in campus tours, open houses, information sessions, accepted student days, orientation, move-in events, and other recruitment activities
• Support Admissions staff in guiding prospective students through the application and enrollment process
• Maintain accurate and timely records of recruitment contacts, events, coach-supported initiatives and follow-up actions
• Contribute to retention-oriented initiatives by staying connected with enrolled students and supporting transition efforts where appropriate

Description

Recruiters serve as front-line representatives of New College of Florida, acting as the “front porch” of the institution in both the community and the admissions process.
They are responsible for generating interest in the College, engaging prospective students and families, supporting community and camp initiatives, and ensuring that their efforts contribute not only to enrollment growth but also to student retention and long-term success.
In addition, Recruiters play an active coordinating role in coach-driven enrollment support, helping activate and track a structured model in which coaching staffs contribute to admissions events, summer camps as enrollment pipelines, and community-based lead generation
Recruiters represent New College with professionalism and enthusiasm, serving as ambassadors who embody the College’s mission and values
This position is also designed as a growth track role within Athletics, with the expectation that the individual will progressively assume expanded sport-program responsibilities and, as the wrestling program scales, be prepared to step into head coaching leadership for men’s and women’s wrestling.

Examples of Duties

Enrollment & Admissions Support

• Actively engage with prospective students and families to promote New College as a premier academic and community destination
• Participate in campus tours, open houses, information sessions, accepted student days, orientation, move-in events, and other recruitment activities
• Support Admissions staff in guiding prospective students through the application and enrollment process
• Maintain accurate and timely records of recruitment contacts, events, coach-supported initiatives and follow-up actions
• Contribute to retention-oriented initiatives by staying connected with enrolled students and supporting transition efforts where appropriate

Coach Partnership & Enrollment Support Activation

• Coordinate and support a structured coach enrollment support model across three lanes

  1. On-campus enrollment events
  2. Summer camps as enrollment pipelines
  3. Community-based non-athlete lead identification

• Help plan and staff admissions-facing events with coaching participation and ensure coaches understand expectations and messaging

• Encourage and support coaching staffs in providing admissions-ready camp participant lists and appropriate follow-up handoffs

• Assist in building systems for collecting and sharing coach-generated non-athlete leads with Admissions

Coach-aligned metrics supported/tracked by this role:

• Coaches complete 2 admissions-facing appearances per semester (or 4 per year)
• Each coaching staff supports at least 1 camp per cycle that produces an admissions-ready participant list
• Coaches generate 3-5 non-athlete leads per coach per semester, shared with Admissions.

Community & Camp Engagement

• Assist in planning, promoting, and delivering community camps, clinics, and youth engagement programs
• Represent New College at community events, schools, clubs, and organizational gatherings to generate interest and build positive relationships
• Contribute to the design and execution of age-appropriate, mission-aligned camp programming, including offerings with non-athlete value themes such as leadership, performance mindset, nutrition, and team culture
• Ensure professionalism and strong communication with participants, parents, and community partners
• Work with Facilities staff and Enrollment Management personnel to support logistics and event setup/breakdown

Program Development & Wrestling Leadership Progression

• Support the growth of New College’s wrestling footprint through recruitment relationships, community presence, and event/camp programing that strengthen awareness and participation
• Assist with wrestling-related camps, clinics, and outreach initiatives as assigned, helping build sustainable pipelines and community partnerships.
• Contribute to the development of operational readiness for men’s and women’s wrestling (e.g., recruiting workflows, camp models, community engagement, and program support systems) in coordination with Athletics leadership
• Demonstrate readiness for increased coaching responsibility over time through mentorship, professional development, and progressive involvement in sport-program leadership, with the long-term expectation of transitioning into the Head Coach role for men’s and women’s wrestling as program needs and institutional timing align

Personal Development, Accountability & Reporting

• Actively participate in leadership and skill development opportunities led by the Recruiter Engagement & Community Coordinator
• Meet assigned goals for outreach, event participation, camp impact, and coach-partner activation
• Provide timely updates and reports to the Recruiter Engagement & Community Coordinator regarding activities, progress, and challenges
• Collaborate with other recruiters to share best practices and strengthen overall team performance

Institutional Alignment

• Partner with Foundation personnel when appropriate to ensure recruitment and camp activities align with institutional development initiatives
• Reinforce New College’s mission and values through consistent messaging and representation in all external engagements
• Contribute ideas for new community-facing opportunities and recruitment strategies
• Uphold compliance with institutional policies, enrollment standards, and scheduling expectations

Key Attributes

• Ambassador: Serves as the welcoming face of New College in the community
• Engager: Builds strong connections with students, families, and community partners
• Connector: Aligns Admissions, coaches, and community programming into a unified enrollment pipeline
• Contributor: Supports both enrollment growth and student retention efforts
• Learner: Committed to personal leadership and skill development
• Teammate: Works collaboratively with other recruiters, The Coordinator, and institutional partners
• Growth-Minded Leader: Embraces increasing responsibility and develops toward future head coaching leadership as program needs evolve

Perform additional responsibilities as directed by the Recruiter Engagement & Community Coordinator or the Vice President’s office.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 2-3 years of experience in recruitment, admissions, community engagement, or related fields (higher education or athletics experience preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage students, families, and community members effectively
• Demonstrated ability to remain organized, meet deadlines, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comfort coordinating cross-functional participation from coaching staffs and operational partners
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends for events, camps, and recruitment activities
• Commitment to professional growth and representing New College positively in all settings
• Interest in and aptitude for coaching leadership, with the willingness to develop into expanded sport-program responsibilities as assigned

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.

New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.

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