Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, seeks an innovative Men’s Wrestling Assistant Coach to assist with supervision, organization, development and implementation of a nationally competitive intercollegiate wrestling program. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of wrestling coaching experience, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

The position involves travel, budget planning, recruiting, and supporting student-athlete academic success within NCAA

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• At least two years wrestling coaching experience is required.
• CPR certification is required (or willing to obtain).
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with practice and competition day management and activities.
• Assist with team planning (travel, budget management, community service, study hall) within institutional budget and policy guidelines.
• Assist with all recruiting and roster management operations (scholarships, visits).
• Assist with planning and organization of camps and clinics.
• Support academic success (APR & GPA) and development of student-athletes.
• Represent the university at conferences, regional, state, and national wrestling events.
• Manage relationships with stakeholders and ensure NCAA rules compliance.

Skills

Wrestling coaching

NCAA compliance

Recruiting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title

Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach

Division

Office of the President

Department

Athletics Department

Work Status

Full Time

Position Category

Staff

FLSA

Exempt

Pay Range

Exempt

Salary Range

$45,000 - $60,000

Fund Source

State Support

Job Summary

The Men’s Wrestling Assistant Coach position for the Morgan StateAthletics Department will assist with the supervision,organization, development, and implementation of a nationallycompetitive intercollegiate wrestling program

Job Duties

Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, is seeking aninnovative professional for the Men’sWrestling Assistant Coachposition for the Morgan State Athletics Department. This is anexceptional opportunity for a motivated and accomplished leader tojoin the resurgence of Morgan State Wrestling with an innovativedepartment valuing academic and athletic experiences. The assistantcoach will assist with the supervision, organization, development,and implementation of a nationally competitive intercollegiatewrestling program.

• Assist with practice and competition day management andactivities
• Assist with team/program planning (travel, budget management,community service, study hall, etc.) within institutional budgetand policy guidelines.
• Assist with all recruiting and roster management operations(Scholarships, visits, etc.)
• Assist with the planning and organization of camps andclinics
• Support the academic success ( APR & GPA ) and developmentof student-athletes
• Represent the university at conferences, regional, state, andnational events relating to wrestling.
• Manage and maintain important relationships withstakeholders
• Know and comply with all NCAA, Conference, Institutional rulesand regulations, including passing the NCAA Coaches CertificationExam annually
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requested Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from an accreditedcollege or university is required.

Experience:

• At least two years wrestling coaching experience isrequired.
• Must be CPR certified (or willing to obtaincertification).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Other Preferences for Consideration

Preferences:

• Five years plus of coaching experience is preferred.
• Experience with NCAA Wrestling programs.
• Demonstrated track record with recruiting and knowledge of NCAArules and regulations
• Possess a valid driver’s license and meet the requirements todrive a university vehicle
• Awareness of the RTC, International Competition, USAWrestling.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of college wrestling coaching, including high-levelwrestling talent development,
• NCAA compliance familiarity
• Ability to recruit

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

ST01616

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

07/23/2026

Application Review Date

Job Close Date

08/14/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please enter two (2) professional references in the References pageof the application.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
2. Diversity In Higher Education
3. Inside Higher Ed
4. Agency Referral
5. Advertisement/Publication
6. Personal Referral
7. Website
8. MSU Careers Website
9. Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
10. Insight to Diversity

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Transcripts (unofficial )
2. Supporting Document
3. Reference Letter