Felician University·Rutherford, New Jersey
Support the Head Coach in all aspects of the Men's Wrestling program. Primary duties include teaching and training student-athletes in wrestling skills, techniques, rules, and regulations.
Felician University is currently offering an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, energic, enthusiastic and experienced athletics professional to serve as Assistant Coach for Men’s Wrestling. The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach with all aspects of the Men’s Wresting program at the University, with primary responsibility for teaching and training student-athletes in the rules, regulations, equipment needs, skills and techniques of wrestling. The position is a fully in-person, part-time appointment not to exceed 25 hours per week.
Position Type: Part-time, 12-months, Exempt
Department: Athletics
Bachelor’s degree required. Degree requirement may be waived with significant relative practical coaching experience.
Minimum of 1-year collegiate coaching experience in wrestling or related sport; strong written and verbal communications skills; proven ability to engage, motivate and direct a team of student athletes of diverse backgrounds and experience levels; detail-oriented; ability to instruct skills associated with wrestling; ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings and weekends; ability to support and promote the Franciscan Felician mission and values of the University.
To Apply: Send cover letter, resume and 2 professional references electronically the Head Coach or via USPS to
Mr. Dale Fava, Head Coach Wrestling Felician University Athletics 1 Felician Way Rutherford, New Jersey 07070
Requires a bachelor's degree (waivable with experience) and at least one year of collegiate coaching experience in wrestling or a related sport. Candidates must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Market context
In New Jersey, assistant coach openings in men’s wrestling are often shaped by program needs, season timing, and the availability of candidates with collegiate coaching experience. These roles are competitive because schools typically look for a bachelor’s degree, wrestling-specific experience, and the flexibility to work evenings and weekends. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to highlight coaching experience, scheduling flexibility, and any experience that can support a degree waiver.