Assistant Wrestling Coach

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Assistant Wrestling Coach

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for
quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Wresting
Coach. Kentucky Wesleyan is an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great
Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with the instruction of student athletes in wrestling.
• Teach the rules, fundamentals, skill development, and strategies for wrestling.
• Assist with the instruction of student athletes on sport-related topics, including personal

health, wellness, fitness, team building, and safety.

• Assist with the recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Attend practices and competitions
• Assist with game management and fundraising as requested.

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for
quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Wresting
Coach. Kentucky Wesleyan is an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great
Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with the instruction of student athletes in wrestling.
• Teach the rules, fundamentals, skill development, and strategies for wrestling.
• Assist with the instruction of student athletes on sport-related topics, including personal

health, wellness, fitness, team building, and safety.

• Assist with the recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Attend practices and competitions
• Assist with game management and fundraising as requested.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience. College-level coaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED.
• Effective interpersonal communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and enthusiastically with others.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.

Application Process
To apply, complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As
part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and
contact information for three professional references.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is
filled. An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired
candidate, as will a background check. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting
qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

About Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant
city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for
excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has
been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in
the South as well as one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton
Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive
years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional curriculums.
Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or
terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Commission on College.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the
Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and
Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis,
volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single
campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for
students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which
guide the entire college community:
• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus
community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and
physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of
the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and
appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that
reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively
create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all
forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,
sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.

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