Assistant Wrestling Coach

Applitrack; Wilmette (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 103,000; Part time

Job summary

Loyola Academy in Wilmette, IL seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026-27 season, starting November 9, 2026. The role involves mentoring, coaching and developing high school athletes, and collaborating with key stakeholders to foster a positive team environment within the athletic community at Loyola.

Candidates should have coaching experience and be able to implement practice plans, engage with staff and students, and meet ASEP or NFHS certification with IHSA compliance.

Qualifications

• The position requires a bachelor degree, 1-3+ years of related coaching experience.
• All coaches must complete ASEP or NFHS certificates and IHSA compliance.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours; nights/weekends may be required.
• Pre-employment background check and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, coach and develop high school athletes for wrestling.
• Implement practice plans and program activities for player development.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and administration to support the athletic program.
• Contribute to campus events and initiatives aligning with school values.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ASEP certification

NFHS certification

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 9/28/2026

FLSA STATUS:

Stipend Coach

REPORTS TO:

Matt Collum, Head Coach and Genevieve Atwood, VP for Athletics and Fitness

Loyola Academy is currently seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026-27 season , beginning November 9, 2026 . The Assistant Wrestling Coach shall have the primary responsibilities to mentor, coach and develop high school Athletes. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the wrestling coach will foster a positive and productive team environment amongst the athletic community at Loyola.

Job Requirements / Essential Functions:

The wrestling coach will help with the execution of campus wide events and initiatives that align diversity, equity and inclusion with the school's Catholic identity, mission, Ignatian Spirituality, and the school's commitments to celebrate, educate and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. A successful candidate for the position should be able to collaborate, partner and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and community members.

• Emphasize the values of leadership, sportsmanship and goodness, values that lie at the core of the athletic program here at Loyola Academy.
• Consults with department heads, staff managers, and administrators to establish coordinated efforts to minimize workplace conflict; and develops resources and tools to aid Loyola Academy in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and problem resolution.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Have previous successful club, high school or college coaching experience. Organized, hard-working and demonstrate a strong desire to develop young players. Coach will be focused on player development, implementing practice plans and other necessaryfunctions of the program.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrated ability to engage others in difficult conversations and manage conflict.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the institution, act ethically and with integrity, adhere to the administrative and operational policies of Loyola Academy and perform the duties of your position consistent with those policies and the institution's expectations.
• Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as outlined in Loyola Academy's mission statement.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling equipment of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

Qualifications

The position requires a bachelor degree, one to three (1-3) plus years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

All coaches will be required to complete ASEP or NFHS certificate andadhere to the IHSA compliance requirement

• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends.

Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking:Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Loyal:Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player:Works well as a member of a group
• Leader:Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic:Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Functional Expert:Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Innovative:Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented:Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated:Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion:Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter:Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility:Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact:Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Disclosure & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Loyola Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement

Loyola Academy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, abides by all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local law. Loyola does not discriminate in its employment policies and practices on the basis of race, color, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Disclosure

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee occupying this position or the only necessary skills. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

The start date is November 9, 2026 and the salary range is $3400-$9200.