Assistant Coach, Wrestling

University of Pennsylvania

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the Head Wrestling Coach with all aspects of program management, including coaching, recruiting, and program administration. Emphasizes recruiting high-caliber student-athletes, preparing practice and competition strategies, and advising team members on academic and athletic development. Demonstrates initiative, leadership, and the ability to represent the program with alumni, fans, and campus partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Successful collegiate wrestling experience and a demonstrated ability to coach college-level athletes effectively.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to mentor, motivate, and support student-athletes on and off the mat.
Experience in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting talented student-athletes; knowledge of Ivy League recruiting rules and procedures preferred.
Ability to manage team logistics, compliance paperwork, travel arrangements, and collaborate effectively with staff across multiple departments.
Understanding of the demands placed on student-athletes in a rigorous academic environment.
Commitment to the highest ideals of leadership, sportsmanship, and academic excellence.
Supervisory skills with the ability to serve as a positive role model and build strong relationships with students, alumni, and the broader community.
Computer and technological competency to support administrative and coaching responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting talented student-athletes; knowledge of Ivy League recruiting rules and procedures 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.
Assist the head coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity.
Connect student-athletes to necessary resources.
Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.