Assistant Coach, Wrestling (part-time)

University of Pennsylvania

7d • $15,080 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time Assistant Coach, Wrestling is responsible for assisting the Head Men's Wrestling Coach with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching duties, extensive recruiting responsibilities, administrative duties and planning are involved. The role requires the ability to motivate prospective and current student-athletes, and the individual will advise and act as a role model for current student-athletes. The work is performed under the general supervision of and reports to the head coach.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• 1-2 years experience minimum
• Ability to motivate prospective and current student-athletes
• Advise and act as role-model for current student-athletes

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching or competitive experience at college level preferred

Responsibilities

• Coach and teach sport-specific skills and strategies to current student-athletes at practice as preparation for competition.
• Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport-specific needs.
• Prepare and execute practice and competition plans.
• Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone and in-person contact.
• Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic and athletic ability.
• Evaluate recruits at competition.
• Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits.
• Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations and athletic development.
• Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League and Penn rules and policies.
• Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity.
• Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of DRIA as needed.
• Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Assist the head coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Generous retirement plans (Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans)
• Pre-tax or Roth savings options for retirement
• Wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level