Head Wrestling Coach

Williams College • Williamstown, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Williams College invites applications for the position of Head Wrestling Coach and Assistant Professor of Physical Education, a faculty role within the Department of Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation. The College is seeking a candidate who can recruit and coach a talented, motivated, diverse and hardworking team of student-athletes who will individually and collectively embody the four pillars of a Williams athletic experience: excellence, passion, balance, and joy. Coaches are expected to support student athletes in their academic goals within the context of a rigorous liberal arts college. The successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to coach wrestling within a highly competitive environment and to connect with student-athletes, from the start of the recruiting process through to helping them navigate the challenges of college and collegiate athletics. Responsibilities also include oversight and development of assistant coaches, administration of the team’s budget, communication and cooperation with other staff inside and outside the athletic department, and other duties as assigned. The position also includes teaching of physical education classes, which are a critical piece of the experience of every student on the Williams College campus. This is a full-time faculty position with an initial appointment of three-years. Reappointments are granted following regularly scheduled reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree
• Previous college coaching experience

Responsibilities

• Recruit and coach a talented, motivated, diverse and hardworking team of student-athletes.
• Support student athletes in their academic goals.
• Coach wrestling within a highly competitive environment.
• Connect with student-athletes from the start of the recruiting process through to helping them navigate the challenges of college and collegiate athletics.
• Oversight and development of assistant coaches.
• Administration of the team’s budget.
• Communication and cooperation with other staff inside and outside the athletic department.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Teaching of physical education classes.

What This Job Offers

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