Head Wrestling Coach

Williams College: Athletics and Physical Education

Location

Williamstown, MA

Open Date

Mar 16, 2026

Description

Williams College invites applications for the position of Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Professor of Physical Education, a faculty role within the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation.

The College is seeking a candidate who can recruit and coach a talented, motivated, diverse and hardworking team of student-athletes who will individually and collectively embody the four pillars of a Williams athletic experience: excellence, passion, balance, and joy. Coaches are expected to support student athletes in their academic goals within the context of a rigorous liberal arts college.

Williams College: Athletics and Physical Education

Location

Williamstown, MA

Open Date

Mar 16, 2026

Description

Williams College invites applications for the position of Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Professor of Physical Education, a faculty role within the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation.

The College is seeking a candidate who can recruit and coach a talented, motivated, diverse and hardworking team of student-athletes who will individually and collectively embody the four pillars of a Williams athletic experience: excellence, passion, balance, and joy. Coaches are expected to support student athletes in their academic goals within the context of a rigorous liberal arts college.

The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to coach wrestling within a highly competitive environment and to connect with student-athletes, from the start of the recruiting process through to helping them navigate the challenges of college and collegiate athletics. 

Responsibilities also include oversight and development of assistant coaches, administration of the team’s budget, communication and cooperation with other staff inside and outside the athletic department, and other duties as assigned. The position also includes teaching of physical education classes, which are a critical piece of the experience of every student on the Williams College campus.

This is a full-time faculty position with an initial appointment of three-years.  Reappointments are granted following regularly scheduled reviews.  The appointment will begin on July 1, 2026

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

The department invites applications from candidates with a Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree and previous college coaching experience preferred. All offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background check. Further information is available here http://dean-faculty.williams.edu/prospective-faculty/background-check-policy/

Application Instructions

Application Instructions

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three references including your most recent supervisor. In your cover letter please discuss your ability to work effectively with a student population that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Please submit all materials to: https://apply.interfolio.com/183012

Williams College is a liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts. The college has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its approximately 2,000 students. Please visit the Williams College website (http://www.williams.edu). Williams promotes equal opportunity and makes all employment decisions on a non-discriminatory basis. Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where individuals of all identities and backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

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