Assistant Coach -Wrestling

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• Title: Assistant Coach -Wrestling
• Department: Athletics - Wrestling
• Campus: Brookville, New York

• Date Posted: 02/23/2025

• Salary: $39,001-$45,000

• FLSA: Exempt

• Starting Date: As soon as possible

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  Job may have expired or is no longer available.
  

Please contact:
LIU Human Resource Recruitment Team
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• Title: Assistant Coach -Wrestling
• Department: Athletics - Wrestling
• Campus: Brookville, New York

• Date Posted: 02/23/2025

• Salary: $39,001-$45,000

• FLSA: Exempt

• Starting Date: As soon as possible

• Contact: Please submit an online application

Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach

Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the head coach in all aspects of the men’s volleyball program. This position involves assisting with practice planning, player development, recruitment, and program administration, contributing to a competitive and positive team environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Coaching and Leadership: Develop and execute a comprehensive coaching plan focused on enhancing player skills, performance, and team dynamics. Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and sportsmanship.

• Recruitment: Identify and recruit top-tier student-athletes who align with the institution’s academic and athletic standards. Build and maintain relationships with high school coaches, club programs, and recruiting networks.

• Team Management: Oversee all aspects of team operations, including practice schedules, game strategies, and player development. Ensure optimal performance and safety of student-athletes.

• Academic Support: Promote the academic success of student-athletes by working closely with academic advisors to ensure that all players meet the university’s academic expectations.

• Compliance: Ensure that the program operates within NCAA, conference, and university rules and regulations. Maintain a high level of integrity and compliance with all governing bodies.

• Community Engagement: Represent the program in a positive light within the campus and local communities. Build relationships with alumni, fans, and donors to strengthen the program's reputation and support.

• Budget Management: Oversee the program’s budget, ensuring fiscal responsibility and resource optimization. 

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience at the NCAA level (or similar high-level experience). Proven track record of success in recruiting and developing student-athletes.

• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes both on and off the field.

• Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of NCAA rules, regulations, and policies.

• Personal Attributes: A passion for student-athlete development, both academically and athletically. Strong work ethic, integrity, and commitment to excellence. Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, staff, and administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coaching experience at an NCAA Division I program.

• Previous experience as a coach or in a leadership role.

• Demonstrated success in recruitment and talent development.

• Strong background in community outreach and building program visibility.

 LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.

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