"Assistant Coach, Men's Wrestling"

Assistant Coach, Men's Wrestling

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is a NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to the following: excellence in academics and athletics; gender equity and diversity in its programs; a well-balanced and broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community

The Assistant Coach for Men's Wrestling assists with team and player development and training, practice planning, evaluation of athlete performances, and recommendations to the head coach regarding participation in competitions. This position will also assist with identification, evaluation, and ongoing recruitment of prospective athletes, as well as assume on- and off-campus recruiting responsibilities. Coaches are expected to support the team and players to thrive academically, and to integrate athletes with university and department services. The Assistant Coach participates in scheduling, planning and travel arrangements, which may include transporting to away competition. Additional duties include researching and recommending equipment purchases, communication with alumni and friends of the program, and assisting with fundraising for program.

Please Note: This is a 10-month per year position and the appointment will end on 5/31/2030. The salary range for this 10-month position is $52,000 - $54,400. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with up to 2 years wrestling experience or equivalent combination. Prior coaching or competitive collegiate playing experience required.
• Credentials should reflect proven success and potential in coaching, recruiting and developing student-athletes.
• Must be highly motivated with an outstanding work ethic and a relentless recruiter.
• Knowledgeable of NCAA rules.
• An understanding of the unique non-athletic scholarship environment of the Ivy League and how to identify and recruit these prospective student-athletes and families.
• The ability to actively assist current student-athletes manage the rigor, time management, and academic course load at Cornell University.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.

University Job Title: Assistant Coach II, Men's Wrestling

Job Family: Athletics & Physical Education

Level: E

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Remote Option Availability: Onsite