Assistant Coach, Wrestling

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking an Assistant Coach, Wrestling in Providence, Rhode Island. The role supports the Head Coach in developing student athletes and teaching wrestling skills, game strategy, and sportsmanship.

The position also handles daily program operations, including recruitment coordination, travel planning, and scheduling to ensure successful team performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant coaching and/or competitive playing experience.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5 years of directly related coaching and/or competitive playing experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in intercollegiate athletics, professional athletics, elite amateur sport, or a comparable competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in leadership and development of student athletes.
• Teach athletic skills, fostering student athlete character, and game strategy.
• Execute daily operations of the program, including recruitment coordination, travel arrangements and scheduling.

Skills

Rules and strategies

Athlete development

Team dynamics and wellness

Athlete instruction

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 1–2 years coaching/playing experience

5+ years coaching/playing if no bachelor

Intercollegiate/professional/elite competitive experience

Job description

Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is seeking candidates for the Assistant Coach, Wrestling position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-DI).

The Assistant Coach, Wrestling is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in the leadership and development of student athletes. This role focuses on teaching athletic skills, fostering student athlete character, and game strategy. This position is also responsible for executing the daily operations of the program, including but not limited to recruitment coordination, travel arrangements and scheduling.

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of relevant coaching and/or competitive playing experience. Relevant playing experience may be counted toward the experience requirement when obtained at the intercollegiate, professional, elite amateur, or comparable competitive level.
• In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, a minimum of 5 years of directly related coaching and/or competitive playing experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience in intercollegiate athletics, professional athletics, elite amateur sport, or a comparable competitive environment.

Job Competencies:

• Strong understanding of the sport’s rules, techniques, and strategies.
• Knowledge of athlete development principles, including strength, conditioning, and skill progression.
• Understanding of team dynamics, sportsmanship, and athlete wellness.
• Ability to instruct athletes effectively in practices, drills, and skill development.