Head Coach, Women's Wrestling

WHEELING UNIVERSITY•Wheeling, WV

About The Position

At Wheeling University, you’ll find more than just a workplace — you’ll join a mission-driven community that lives by values of leadership, service, faith, integrity, and excellence. As an employee, you’ll be part of a university that is committed to integrating learning, research, and outreach within its Catholic tradition, seeking to develop competent professionals, and socially responsible citizens. Wheeling promotes close student-faculty connections and encourages all members to grow both intellectually and ethically, to serve with compassion among diverse communities, and to lead by example. In such an environment, your work will matter — your contributions help sustain a culture where academic rigor, moral purpose, and service to others are more than ideals --they are daily actions and practices. Wheeling University is seeking a driven coach to build our Women’s Wrestling Program from the ground up. This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop a new program focused on competitive excellence, student-athlete success, and positive representation of the University. The coach will lead all aspects of the program, including coaching, recruiting, academic oversight, and program operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated knowledge of women’s wrestling techniques, rules, and training methodologies.
Prior coaching experience at the high school, collegiate, club, or equivalent competitive level.
Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop student-athletes.
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Commitment to the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be legally authorized to work in the United States. The University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

Trains and prepares student-athletes by teaching sport-specific skills, tactics, and philosophy; planning and directing practices; and overseeing physical training and conditioning during both in-season and off-season periods.
Coaches and develops student-athletes of all performance levels by identifying potential, building strengths, encouraging growth outside comfort zones, and implementing strategies to improve individual and team performance.
Monitors and supports student-athlete academic progress in coordination with the Faculty Academic Representative, Academic Coordinator, and Registrar; establishes study halls; facilitates tutoring and mentoring; and ensures academic eligibility and accurate NCAA compliance reporting.
Recruits, scouts, and evaluates prospective student-athletes in compliance with NCAA, conference, and University regulations; assesses athletic ability and academic readiness; determines eligibility; and coordinates scholarships in accordance with the University’s approved model.
Oversees graduate assistants, including hiring, training, supervision, performance evaluation, and ongoing feedback.
Provides leadership by setting professional standards, communicating expectations, offering feedback and encouragement, and fostering a positive, collaborative team environment.
Manages staff and resources effectively by coordinating people, ideas, and materials to meet program goals and operational deadlines.
Supports overall program operations, including budgeting, equipment and uniform purchasing, coordinating medical examinations, scouting opponents, preparing game plans, and arranging team travel.
Represents the University and sport program professionally through participation in athletic events, collaboration with Sports Information on media and public relations efforts, and promotion of program activities.
Communicates the University’s mission, vision, and values with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity.
Performs duties independently with minimal supervision while effectively taking and providing direction as appropriate.
Maintains an approachable, professional demeanor; builds rapport with student-athletes, staff, and stakeholders; and utilizes recruiting software and professional networks to support program objectives.
Maintains regular office consultation hours and performs other related duties as assigned.