Assistant Wrestling Coach and Associate in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

EXPIRED

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01

Open Date

Jun 24, 2025

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$66,300 - $66,300

Description

Position Summary

Columbia University in the City of New York: Intercollegiate Athletics

Location

01

Open Date

Jun 24, 2025

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$66,300 - $66,300

Description

Position Summary

One of the world's leading universities, Columbia University Athletics offers elite-level student-athletes the ability to compete for and win Ivy League titles and NCAA Championships. With 31 varsity sports, Columbia Athletics is the largest NCAA Division I athletics program in New York City and the only NCAA Division I sports program in Manhattan. A beautiful and peaceful campus in the heart of New York City, Columbia offers the most diverse student body in the Ivy League. Columbia Athletics has positioned itself with elite-level coaches and top-notch facilities in the Campbell Sports Complex, Baker Athletics Complex, the Milstein Family Tennis Center, and Dodge Fitness Center.

The Assistant Wrestling Coach provides administrative, instructional, and recruiting support services under the direction and supervision of the Head Coach.

Responsibilities:

• Achieving a high level of competency in sport skill instruction, motivation, and tactical strategies under the direction of the Head Coach
• Recruiting student-athletes effectively under the direction of the Head Coach
• Assist in achieving competitive results that demonstrate athletic excellence
• Demonstrating a sincere interest in the social, emotional, and academic development, as well as the athletic welfare, of student-athletes
• Demonstrating excellent writing, speaking and listening abilities
• Exhibiting supportive and cooperative behavior in pursuing sport program goals established by the Head Coach
• Responsible for teaching in the required Physical Education program.
• Exhibiting leadership and professional behavior in dealing with student-athletes
• Completing all assignments made by the Head Coach including but not limited to budget management, practice planning, event planning, and fundraising
• Exhibiting ownership, initiative, and follow-through on administrative work, including, but not limited to, recruiting of prospective student-athletes
• Participate in friend-, fan-, and fund-raising activities
• Participating in continuing education conferences, workshops, or meetings to increase professional skills and knowledge
• Exhibiting the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Council of Ivy League Presidents, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations
• Contributing to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department
• Performing duties as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education  

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree, and/or equivalent related experience required

Minimum Qualification:

• A high level of competency in Wrestling skill instruction and motivation
• Successful experience in the recruitment of student-athletes in a highly competitive academic environment
• Successful background in coaching wrestling, preferably at the NCAA Division I level
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administrators and alumni
• Ability to work within the framework of NCAA and Ivy League rules and regulations
• Ability to work successfully in a need-based financial aid program
• Valid Driver's License

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