Assistant Coach, Wrestling (part-time)

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Posted Job Title
Assistant Coach, Wrestling (part-time)

Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Exempt

Job Description Summary
This part time Assistant Coach, Wrestling is responsible for assisting the Head Men's Wrestling Coach with all aspects of program management. In addition to coaching duties, extensive recruiting responsibilities, administrative duties and planning are involved. Ability to motivate prospective and current student-athletes. Required to advise and act as role-model for current student-athletes. The work is to be performed under the general supervision of and reports to the head coach.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Coaching - Coach and teach sport specific skills and strategies to current student-athletes at practice as preparation for competition. Educate team members on proper training techniques, exercises and any sport-specific needs. Prepare and execute practice and competition plans.
• Recruiting - Consistently recruit national caliber athletes for enrollment at the University through mail, phone and in-person contact. Identify and properly vet prospects of strong character, academic and athletic ability. Evaluate recruits at competition. Organize and coordinate official and unofficial visits. Communicate with athletic liaison to admissions and financial aid regarding top prospect academic viability.
• Administrative Duties - Effectively work with staff members in the areas of compliance, student development, external operations, facilities/operations, equipment operations, internal operations and athletic development. Comply with all NCAA, Ivy League and Penn rules and policies. Assist in organizing team and coach travel, compliance paperwork, and other administrative responsibilities.
• Alumni/Community Relations - Assist the head coach in building strong relationships with alumni, fans, campus partners and the broader community.
• Counseling/Mentoring - Serve as a role-model and advisor for student-athletes in a general capacity. Connect student-athletes to necessary resources within and outside of DRIA as needed. Provide a support system to all student-athletes on the team.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Duties
Bachelor's Degree required; 1-2 years experience minimum; Previous coaching or competitive experience at college level preferred.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range
$15,080.00 - $35,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.



Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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