Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach – 43846 at InsideHigherEd

FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salaried; Exempt; Administrative; Part time, Temporary

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of the intercollegiate women’s wrestling program. Responsibilities include coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, organizing camps, managing schedules and budgets, fostering community engagement, monitoring student-athlete academic progress, and ensuring full compliance with NCAA and College regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:

Reports to the Head Women’s Wrestling Coach and supervises Student Assistants and Student workers

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (may include, but not limited to the following):

• Coach and mentor members of the women’s wrestling team.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and execution of practices, competitions, and team scheduling.
• Support the recruiting strategy; identify, evaluate, and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• Participate in fundraising and community engagement initiatives to enhance program resources and visibility.
• Monitor student-athletes’ academic performance, class attendance, and progress toward graduation.
• Promote and model sportsmanship, integrity, and respectful conduct among student-athletes.
• Assist with alumni relations and program promotion.
• Maintain a thorough knowledge of and compliance with all NCAA, College, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively with athletic department staff and represent the College positively in all interactions with campus and external stakeholders, including alumni, community members, and media.
• Support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of Alma College and the Athletics Department.
• Foster leadership, personal growth, and civic engagement among student-athletes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Head Women’s Wrestling Coach or Athletics Director.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one year of experience coaching/competing in wrestling at the collegiate level
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with travel.
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Ability to fulfil essential function of the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division III compliance and rules, and an understanding of the NCAA Division III student athlete philosophy.
• Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

APPLICATION PROCESS:

For full consideration, qualified applicants must complete the following steps:

• submit the Alma College application
• email a letter of interest and resume to [email protected].

Applications will be accepted through November 4, 2025.

Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.

Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.

Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.