McMurry University·Abilene, Texas
The Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the Head Coach in managing a competitive NCAA Division III program, focusing on player development and technical instruction. Responsibilities include recruiting prospective student-athletes, planning practices, and ensuring academic and athletic compliance.
The Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the Head Wrestling Coach in all aspects of administering a competitive NCAA Division III wrestling program. This role helps foster student-athlete development, competitive success, academic achievement, and adherence to institutional and conference expectations. The coach assists in planning practices, recruitment, match preparation, program operations, and building a positive team culture aligned with the university’s mission.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Coaching & Player Development Assist with planning, organizing, and conducting daily practices and training sessions. Provide technical instruction, skill development, and individualized coaching for student-athletes. Support scouting of opponents and match strategy preparation. Promote a culture of sportsmanship, discipline, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Recruitment Identify, evaluate, and recruit prospective student-athletes who align with academic and athletic standards of the institution. Maintain communication with high school coaches, club coaches, and prospective students. Participate in on-campus recruiting visits and off-campus recruiting events. Ensure all recruiting activities comply with NCAA Division III rules.
Program Administration Assist with scheduling, travel logistics, budgeting support, and equipment management. Contribute to program compliance, including roster management, eligibility protocols, and required reporting. Support fundraising initiatives, alumni engagement, and community outreach events.
Student-Athlete Support Encourage academic success through mentoring and collaboration with campus resources. Promote well-being, injury prevention, and responsible decision-making among student athletes. Model inclusive and supportive behavior reflects institutional values.
Other Duties Represent the university at athletics department meetings, campus events, and conference functions as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach or Athletics Director.
Required Some Education Strong understanding of wrestling techniques, training methods, and match strategy. Ability to recruit effectively within NCAA Division III guidelines. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. Commitment to the academic and personal development of student-athletes.
Preferred Knowledge of strength and conditioning principles. Familiarity with NCAA Division III compliance expectations. CPR/First Aid certification. Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum Required Education: Some education or bachelor's degree
Work Environment & Physical Requirements Frequent evening and weekend commitments. Travel for competitions and recruiting. Ability to demonstrate wrestling techniques and conduct physically active training sessions.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action McMurry University is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the university community and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status, in employment or the provision of services, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation is also prohibited pursuant to University policy.
A Bachelor's degree is required along with a strong understanding of wrestling techniques and NCAA Division III recruiting guidelines. Preferred qualifications include CPR/First Aid certification and knowledge of strength and conditioning principles.
Market context
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