Lead Assistant Wrestling Coach

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

21h • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Assistant Coach provides support to the Head Coach in all aspects of developing and maintaining a competitive NCAA Division I sports program. Responsibilities include assisting with recruiting and scouting prospective student-athletes, coaching and developing players, coordinating team travel, managing aspects of program administration, participating in fundraising activities, and performing other duties as assigned by the Head Coach. The Lead Assistant Coach fosters positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the broader community. A commitment to NCAA, conference, and university rules compliance, as well as the academic success of student-athletes, is essential. The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. It is a global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni, all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., the university discovers and shares new knowledge every day through its renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics, and is committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and university rules and regulations
• Dedication to the full academic development of student-athletes
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organization skills
• Strong administrative skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience within the NCAA Division 1 as a coach, practice partner, and/or student-athlete

Responsibilities

• Assisting with recruiting and scouting prospective student-athletes
• Coaching and developing players
• Coordinating team travel
• Managing aspects of program administration
• Participating in fundraising activities
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Head Coach
• Fostering positive relationships with student-athletes, colleagues, university staff, alumni, and the broader community
• Commitment to NCAA, conference, and university rules compliance
• Commitment to the academic success of student-athletes

What This Job Offers

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