Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

University of Wisconsin Stout•Platteville, WI

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department, an NCAA Division III member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (WIAC), is seeking an Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach. This full-time position assists the head coach in organizing, managing, and coaching the university women’s wrestling team, along with other departmental responsibilities. The position pays $30,000 and is eligible for paid leave and benefits. The assistant coach supports student-athletes’ learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparation for life beyond college. The role includes program administration, practice and game duties, recruiting, team development and safety, compliance with applicable rules, public relations, and fundraising. Additional duties may be assigned based on departmental needs and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is located in Southwest Wisconsin and serves the Tri-State region of Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. Applications received by October 30, 2026, will receive full consideration; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a letter of application addressing all required qualifications and a current resume. Employment requires a criminal background check, and the applicant and references must answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Collegiate experience wrestling or coaching.
Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA regulations, including regulations applicable to the position.
Strict adherence to applicable NCAA, WIAC, and institutional policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide a positive educational environment that supports student-athletes’ learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparation for life beyond college.
Assist in administering the program, including daily practices, game responsibilities, and alumni relations.
Identify, evaluate, and visit prospective student-athletes in high schools, camps, or combines, and during on-campus visits, throughout the Tri-State area and nationally.
Help develop and implement a recruiting strategy, including arranging campus visits, assisting prospective student-athletes with the application process, and connecting them with campus resources.
Support the head coach in developing the team and ensuring its safety and proper conduct.
Follow NCAA regulations and comply with NCAA, WIAC, and institutional policies, procedures, and rules.
Assist with public relations, promotion, fundraising, and community instruction through camps and clinics.
As needed, supervise student staff, handle budget responsibilities, and assist with travel and schedules.
When practical, attend athletic events to promote audience participation and support UW-Platteville teams.
Perform secondary departmental duties as assigned, which may include event management, sports information, writing stories, compliance, fundraising, academic or admissions liaison work, student-athlete leadership and development, equipment, or ticket operations.
Compete at the highest level within the WIAC and nationally.
Meet annual recruitment minimums established by the Athletic Director, if requested.
Maintain a team GPA and graduation rate at or above the UW-Platteville campus average.
Engage with UW-Platteville alumni and communicate with the UW-Platteville Foundation Office regarding alumni fundraising events.
Support departmental and team community service initiatives.
Create an inclusive environment for people of all races, genders, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations within the sport, department, and University.
Assist with departmental needs as requested.