Assistant Coach, Wrestling

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach, Wrestling will assist in training, administering, and preparing the Wrestling Team for success on the conference and national level. Oversee all aspects of team travel, event management & promotion, and monitor the academic progress for the program. Successful candidate will demonstrate the Wrestling Program’s team mission of “Bringing the H.E.A.T.” (heart, effort, attitude, team). Specific responsibilities to be assigned under the direction of the Head Wrestling Coach.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Head Coach all aspects of leading an effective varsity athletic program.
• Assist in coaching, training, and motivating the Program's student-athletes to perform at the highest level through organized team and individual sessions.
• Foster an environment within the program that supports the department's mission of personal growth and integrity, diversity, leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and a commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
• Maintain an understanding of and abide to NCAA, EIWA and University rules and regulations.
• Organize and manage day to day recruiting operations, including scout and identify prospects; act as liaison for Compliance in regard to Admissions, Financial Aid & Housing.
• Act as team's travel coordinator in conjunction with Athletics business office, organizing visits and scouting events/visits, transportation, accommodations, itineraries, meals and practice.
• Assist with continued and established fundraising and development efforts and initiatives for the Program, including Day of Giving/phone-a-thon.
• Provide event management, including promotion of home matches, alumni events (socials, golf outings, etc.)
• Create and implement a marketing plan for all home events, including assisting with Social Media for program.
• Work with equipment office to order, curate and distribute all team gear, and coordinating all team equipment.
• Assist with the organization and publicity of camps and clinics.

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach, Wrestling will assist in training, administering, and preparing the Wrestling Team for success on the conference and national level. Oversee all aspects of team travel, event management & promotion, and monitor the academic progress for the program. Successful candidate will demonstrate the Wrestling Program’s team mission of “Bringing the H.E.A.T.” (heart, effort, attitude, team). Specific responsibilities to be assigned under the direction of the Head Wrestling Coach.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Head Coach all aspects of leading an effective varsity athletic program.
• Assist in coaching, training, and motivating the Program's student-athletes to perform at the highest level through organized team and individual sessions.
• Foster an environment within the program that supports the department's mission of personal growth and integrity, diversity, leadership, sportsmanship, respect, and a commitment to academic and athletic excellence.
• Maintain an understanding of and abide to NCAA, EIWA and University rules and regulations.
• Organize and manage day to day recruiting operations, including scout and identify prospects; act as liaison for Compliance in regard to Admissions, Financial Aid & Housing.
• Act as team's travel coordinator in conjunction with Athletics business office, organizing visits and scouting events/visits, transportation, accommodations, itineraries, meals and practice.
• Assist with continued and established fundraising and development efforts and initiatives for the Program, including Day of Giving/phone-a-thon.
• Provide event management, including promotion of home matches, alumni events (socials, golf outings, etc.)
• Create and implement a marketing plan for all home events, including assisting with Social Media for program.
• Work with equipment office to order, curate and distribute all team gear, and coordinating all team equipment.
• Assist with the organization and publicity of camps and clinics.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of NCAA and conference rules.
• Collegiate wrestling experience.

Physical Demands

• Typically standing, walking
• Typically bending, crouching, stooping
• Typically running, climbing
• Lifting demands ≤ 50lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt. Compensation for this grade can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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