Assistant Coach-Wrestling

Assistant Coach

Wrestling

This position reports to the Head Wrestling Coach.  The successful candidate will operate with a committed understanding that, in the pursuit of athletic excellence, we also seek to develop students for Christian life and service. The position is 40 hours/week for 9 months/year and pays $26,000-28,000 annually. 

Duties

Coaching Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in managing and supporting all aspects of the wrestling program
   • Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
   • Assist the head coach in all aspects related to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a minimum of 20-30 team members that reflect the profile of Wheaton College students
   • Monitor team standards 
   • Assist the head coach in practice planning and conducting to prepare team for competition 

Assistant Coach

Wrestling

This position reports to the Head Wrestling Coach.  The successful candidate will operate with a committed understanding that, in the pursuit of athletic excellence, we also seek to develop students for Christian life and service. The position is 40 hours/week for 9 months/year and pays $26,000-28,000 annually. 

Duties

Coaching Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in managing and supporting all aspects of the wrestling program
   • Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
   • Assist the head coach in all aspects related to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a minimum of 20-30 team members that reflect the profile of Wheaton College students
   • Monitor team standards 
   • Assist the head coach in practice planning and conducting to prepare team for competition 
   • Travel with team 

Spiritual Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in providing Christian discipleship to current student-athletes
   • Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes 
   • Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes

Administrative Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in administrative duties as needed

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time depending on the operational needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Collegiate wrestling experience
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes on and off of the mat
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education

Faith Qualifications

• Affirmation of the Wheaton College Statement of Faith as a faithful expression of one’s own theological convictions
• Affirmation of the biblical standards for Christian character and God-honoring behavior described throughout the Wheaton College Community Covenant, and promise to adhere to them in personal practice
• Support of the Wheaton College Christ-Centered Diversity Commitment, the Gender Equity Vision Statement, and the College’s Convictions on Human Sexuality.  These commitments can be found on the Wheaton College website.

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to drive/transport athletes; set up and take down wrestling equipment; and the ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs.

FLSA Status ‐  Exempt

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