Messiah University·Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
The assistant coach supports the head coach in operating a wrestling program for student-athletes. They are responsible for training athletes in sport-specific skills while fostering athletic excellence and Christian character.
The assistant coach supports the head coach for their assigned sport(s). In that support role, the assistant coach is responsible for helping to operate a program for student-athletes, who have differing abilities and skills, that pursues our complementary goals in Athletics of striving for athletic excellence and developing Christian character.
Messiah University’s commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission “to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society.” The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree and have a minimum of one year of coaching experience. Strong communication skills and an understanding of student development are required.
Market context
Assistant wrestling coach roles in Pennsylvania typically emphasize prior coaching experience, student development, and clear communication, making candidates who can support both athletic and educational goals competitive. This position requires at least a bachelor’s degree and one year of coaching experience; tailor your application with examples of athlete mentoring and team communication. Requirements and any listed benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving research time.