Assistant Coach-Wrestling (1000159)

Duties

Coaching Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in managing and supporting all aspects of the wrestling program
   • Comply with the mission and vision of Wheaton College; adhere to all College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin and NCAA rules and regulations
   • Assist the head coach in all aspects related to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a minimum of 20-30 team members that reflect the profile of Wheaton College students
   • Monitor team standards 

• Assist the head coach in practice planning and conducting to prepare the team for competition 
• Travel with the team 

 

Spiritual Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in providing Christian discipleship to current student-athletes
   • Encourage and develop personal relationships with student-athletes 
   • Encourage a holistic environment for the well-being of student-athletes

 

Administrative Leadership

1. Assist the head coach in administrative duties as needed

 

This job description is intended to represent key areas of responsibilities; specific assignments may vary from time to time depending on the operational needs of the department.

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Collegiate wrestling experience
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes on and off of the mat
• Excellent communication skills
• A commitment to the values of NCAA Division III athletics and Christ-centered education

 

Physical Requirements

The person in this position must be able to drive/transport athletes; set up and take down wrestling equipment; and the ability to lift, move, and carry up to 50lbs.

 

FLSA Status ‐ .25 FTE Exempt Salary $5,700

 

As a Christ‐centered community, Wheaton College faculty and staff must affirm the College’s Statement of Faith as expressing their own theological convictions and agree to live by the moral standards in Wheaton’s Community Covenant, modeling these commitments for the Christian formation of our students. Wheaton College faculty and staff also support the Christ‐Centered Diversity Commitment which highlights our desire to treat all individuals as equal image‐bearers of Jesus Christ through diversity, inclusion, justice and unity.

 

 

Updated October 2023