Assistant Wrestling Coach, Men & Women – College Program

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach to support both the men's and women's programs. The role involves coaching, recruiting, practice prep, team travel, equipment, and program administration under the Director of Wrestling/Head Coach.

Responsibilities include teaching techniques, planning practices, evaluating athletes, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules while promoting academic success and student-athlete development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• 1–2 years of coaching experience; collegiate experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching and instruction for men's and women's wrestling.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes; assist with team travel and logistics.
• Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and Aurora University policies.
• Plan and conduct practices; scout opponents; support academic monitoring for athletes.

Skills

Coaching

Recruiting

Student-athlete development

Compliance knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's degree preferred

Tools

NCAA rules knowledge

Video analysis

Job description

Aurora University seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach to support both the men's and women's programs. The role involves coaching, recruiting, practice prep, team travel, equipment, and program administration under the Director of Wrestling/Head Coach.

Responsibilities include teaching techniques, planning practices, evaluating athletes, and ensuring compliance with NCAA rules while promoting academic success and student-athlete development.