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Shenandoah University Athletics is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the wrestling program. This position may be full-time or part-time, depending on qualifications, with duties including coaching, practice prep, recruitment support, and mentoring student-athletes.
The candidate must be able to wrestle live with athletes and contribute to a high-performance culture. The role emphasizes coaching, recruiting, compliance with NCAA rules, and fundraising to sustain the program’s
Shenandoah University Athletics is seeking a dedicated and passionate Assistant Wrestling Coach. This position is available either full-time or part-time, depending on the candidate’s availability and qualifications. The primary responsibility of this role is to provide coaching and technical expertise that enables student-athletes to compete at their highest potential and to assist the Head Coach with recruiting efforts. The position requires the ability to physically wrestle live with our athletes.
Shenandoah University offers an engaging environment where you will have the opportunity to impact student-athletes both on and off the mat. Whether full-time or part-time, you’ll play a key role in the continued success of our wrestling program and help cultivate a culture of excellence in NCAA Division III athletics.
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities:
Coaching and Training:
o Utilize sound teaching techniques to conduct match preparation and practice sessions.
o Coordinate and organize individual workouts.
o Provide live wrestling sessions for student-athletes.
Recruiting :
o Assist the Head Coach in developing and executing a recruiting strategy to attract top student-athletes.
o Build and maintain relationships with recruits to foster a strong talent pipeline.
Athlete Development:
o Mentor and monitor student-athletes’ academic and athletic development.
o Maintain a safe and healthy training environment.
Compliance :
o Adhere to and promote the policies and objectives established by the Athletics Director, Head Coach, and NCAA.
o Ensure compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA regulations.
Fundraising and Special Events:
o Assist with fundraising initiatives and special events to support the wrestling program.
Required Experience
Full-Time Position:
Part-Time Position:
Qualifications:
Coaching and Training:
o Utilize sound teaching techniques to conduct match preparation and practice sessions.
o Coordinate and organize individual workouts.
o Provide live wrestling sessions for student-athletes.
Recruiting :
o Assist the Head Coach in developing and executing a recruiting strategy to attract top student-athletes.
o Build and maintain relationships with recruits to foster a strong talent pipeline.
Athlete Development:
o Mentor and monitor student-athletes’ academic and athletic development.
o Maintain a safe and healthy training environment.
Compliance :
o Adhere to and promote the policies and objectives established by the Athletics Director, Head Coach, and NCAA.
o Ensure compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA regulations.
Fundraising and Special Events:
o Assist with fundraising initiatives and special events to support the wrestling program.