Assistant Wrestling Coach (2 positions)

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Assistant Wrestling Coach (2 positions)

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on June 7, 2026.

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Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the ‘Posting End Date’ shown below.

Position Information

Business Title

Assistant Wrestling Coach (2 positions)

Applications Accepted From

Public: Open to the Public

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on June 7, 2026.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.

Posting Number

2016370T

Department Summary

This position reports to the head coach and is responsible for providing coaching expertise and leadership of the intercollegiate athletics program; assisting the head coach in the effective management and administration of all aspects relating to a positive and beneficial intercollegiate experience for student-athletes, and other administrative duties.

Primary accountabilities:

1. Teaching and coaching student-athletes in order to develop and acquire the extensive tactical, technical and physical knowledge required to be a competitive Division I intercollegiate level student-athlete. Responsible for skill instruction during individual and team practices and intercollegiate athletic competitions.

2. Talent assessment and recruitment. Assists in conducting a successful recruiting program to identify and cultivate outstanding student-athletes to Ohio University.

3. Assist with the administration of the Wrestling budget including budget management and team travel arrangements.

Position Profile

Develops and maintains competitive intercollegiate sport programs. Directs all aspects of sport staff in recruiting, practice and game competitions. Responsible for the recruitment/hiring, goal setting, coaching and performance review of all sport staff. Instructs and teaches student-athletes in fundamentals of sport technique and strategy. Plans and executes practice and competition plans including the evaluation of opponents. Evaluates and recruits qualified student-athletes.

Level Summary

Manages and resolves complex and ambiguous issues. Works on both strategic and operational challenges, addressing problems that require advanced knowledge and experience. Often takes on leadership roles in projects or initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Provides mentorship and guidance to team. Infrequently has a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities

May have budgetary responsibility for small-scale projects or initiatives.

Problem Solving

Solves complex problems, often with limited guidance.

Independence of Action

Works independently; seeks guidance for unusual situations.

Communication and Collaboration

Collaborates with team members and external departments. May represent the team in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Requirements

This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 1-2 years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Division I wrestling experience.

Department

ICA-Wrestling

Pay Rate

To apply, please complete the online quick application and attach the required documents. For references, please provide names, addresses and current contact information for 3 professional references. Review of applicant materials will begin immediately and continue until a successful candidate is identified; for full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m., on June 7, 2026.

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Pay Grade

0

Pay Range

$0.00-$0.00

FLSA Status

Exempt

Job Category

Administrative at-will appointment

Employment Type

full-time regular

Job Family

Athletics

Job Sub Family

Coaching

Job Level

IC3

Job Open Date

05/22/2026

Posting End Date

06/07/2026

Planning Unit

Intercollegiate Athletics

Work Schedule

Some evenings and weekends as well as travel required.

Months

12 month

Campus

Athens

Expected hours worked per week

40+ hours per week

Expected duration of assignment

on-going

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.

Trina Jones, hillt@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2. Cover Letter 3. References

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