Head Women's Wrestling Coach

Alvernia University • Reading, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Head Women’s Wrestling Coach is responsible for providing ethical leadership in starting and managing all aspects of a competitive NCAA Division III Women’s Wrestling program. This includes recruitment and retention of academically and athletically qualified student-athletes, and preparing student-athletes for success through practice planning, strategy development, and skill instruction. The role also involves promoting Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University, fostering a positive environment for student-athletes, and ensuring compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA policies.

Requirements

• Commitment to the mission statement, core values and goals of Alvernia University.
• Bachelor’s degree and successful experience as a student-athlete and/or coach is required.
• A demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with student-athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and athletic administration.
• Commitment to be a good colleague and team player.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, strong leadership, communication, organizational, and team-building skills/capabilities; ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks/projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to fostering a positive student-athlete experience where safety, health, and well-being of student athletes is paramount.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree and college head coaching experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote Franciscan ideals and adherence to the Mission of the University as demonstrated by the University Ideal Characteristics.
• Design, implement, and execute a comprehensive recruiting strategy and plan that will identify, recruit, and retain academically and athletically qualified student-athletes in accordance with all university admissions standards and procedures; meet or exceed annual established recruiting goals.
• Ensure commitment to the academic success of the Women’s Wrestling student-athletes, including monitoring academic progress and attendance and involving appropriate academic support resources when necessary.
• Foster a positive environment where student-athletes can learn, grow, and reach their potential; serve as a mentor, advisor, positive role model, and exemplar of good character and integrity; monitor discipline and conduct of student-athletes to foster personal growth and ensure adherence to community standards and appropriate codes of conduct/expectations.
• Maintain appropriate records and paperwork and ensure program (head coach, assistant coaches, student-athletes, etc.) compliance with all university, Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) and NCAA policies, rules, and regulations.
• Design and implement a formal communication plan that includes regular meetings with student-athletes, assistant coaches, and appropriate administrators.
• Work with the Coordinator of Equipment & Operations and the Director of Athletics for budget/purchasing planning to ensure a balanced budget annually.
• Serve as the gameday administrator for selected athletics contests/events.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, informed by the experience and expertise of the candidate and departmental need.

Benefits

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off & Flexibility: Take advantage of 20 paid holidays each year, including 5 floating holidays, and the possibility of flexible or hybrid work options for many roles.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan: This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level