Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach

Universities of Wisconsin•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 hiring a full-time Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach. The position assists the head coach with organizing, managing, and coaching the university women’s wrestling team, along with other departmental responsibilities. The salary is $30,000, and the position is eligible for paid leave and benefits. The coach helps foster an educational environment that supports student-athletes’ learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparation for life beyond college. Duties include supporting practices and game operations, recruiting, team development and safety, compliance with NCAA, WIAC, and institutional rules, public relations, fundraising, community instruction, and other department needs. Secondary duties may be assigned according to departmental needs and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Collegiate experience wrestling or coaching.
Knowledge of and compliance with NCAA regulations and applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

Help provide an educational environment that supports student-athletes’ learning, athletic development, social growth, and preparation for life beyond college.
Assist with administration of the program, including daily practices, game responsibilities, and alumni relations.
Identify, evaluate, and meet prospective student-athletes in the Tri-State area and nationally, including at high schools, camps, combines, and campus visits.
Assist the head coach in developing and implementing a recruitment strategy, arranging campus visits, helping student-athletes with the application process, and connecting them with campus resources.
Support the development, safety, and conduct of the team.
Know and comply with NCAA regulations and applicable governing policies, procedures, and regulations.
Assist with public relations, promotion, fundraising, and community instruction through camps or 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 duties as assigned based on department needs and the candidate’s experience and qualifications; examples include event management, sports information, writing stories, compliance, fundraising, academic or admissions liaison work, student-athlete development, equipment, and ticket operations.
Follow NCAA, WIAC, and institutional policies and conduct the program in compliance with those regulations.
Compete at the highest level of competition within the WIAC and nationally.
Meet annual recruitment minimums set by the Athletic Director, if requested.
Maintain team GPA and graduation rate at or above the UW-Platteville all-campus average.
Engage with UW-Platteville alumni and communicate with the UW-Platteville Foundation Office regarding alumni fundraising events.
Support department and team community-service initiatives, which are highly encouraged.
Create an inclusive environment for individuals of all races, genders, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations within the sport, Athletic Department, and University.
Assist with departmental needs as requested.