Assistant Wrestling Coach

Newman Staff & Faculty • Wichita, KS

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About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach supports all aspects of Newman University’s NCAA Division II wrestling program. This part-time, 12-month exempt position works closely with the Head Coach to develop student-athletes athletically, academically, and personally while supporting the University’s mission and values. The coach contributes to a positive team culture, student success, and the overall goals of the Athletics Department.

The position includes assisting with program operations, recruiting and mentoring student-athletes, supporting their academic progress and well-being, coordinating team activities and events, collaborating with campus departments, and maintaining compliance documentation. Employees are expected to demonstrate personal integrity, honesty, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and commitment to NCAA and institutional standards. The Head Coach is responsible for promoting compliance within the program and monitoring the compliance activities of assistant coaches and other program staff who report to them.

Requirements

• Some college coursework required.
• Knowledge of wrestling fundamentals and the ability to effectively teach and develop student-athletes.
• Understanding of NCAA Division II rules and regulations, or the ability to successfully complete required NCAA recruiting certification.
• Strong communication, organizational, mentoring, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to evaluate athletic talent and support student-athletes’ academic and athletic success.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records check.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Ability to perform office-based and athletic coaching duties, including occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds and participation in physically demanding training environments.
• Personal integrity, honesty, sportsmanship, and ethical conduct in support of the University’s mission and NCAA standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience competing in wrestling at the collegiate level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the daily operation and management of the NCAA Division II wrestling program, including practices, competition preparation, and athlete development.
• Recruit, retain, and mentor qualified student-athletes while ensuring compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional regulations.
• Support student-athletes’ academic progress, personal development, and overall well-being.
• Coordinate and assist with team travel, scheduling, camps, clinics, community engagement activities, fundraising efforts, and special events.
• Collaborate with Athletics staff, Admissions, Compliance, Athletic Performance, and other campus departments to support program success.
• Maintain accurate compliance documentation and complete required university and NCAA trainings.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and commitment to the University’s mission.
• Act with honesty and sportsmanship and uphold the standards of fair play and ethical conduct associated with intercollegiate athletics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed