Assistant Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach

Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. 

Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university’s main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern’s core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description

Eastern University, a Christian university dedicated to integrating faith, reason, and justice, seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as the full-time Assistant Men’s & Women’s Wrestling Coach. This position is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the wrestling program, including recruiting, coaching, and administrative duties, while upholding the mission and values of the university.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practice sessions and competition strategies.

• Recruit and retain high-quality student-athletes who align with the mission of Eastern University.

• Provide instruction and skill development for student-athletes to enhance their performance.

• Monitor academic progress, student-athlete well-being, and compliance with all university, conference, and NCAA policies.

• Assist in scouting and video analysis to develop effective game plans.

• Coordinate team travel, equipment, and other logistical operations.

• Support the team’s strength and conditioning programs in collaboration with the strength coach.

• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing personal growth, character development, and sportsmanship.

• Assist in fundraising and community engagement initiatives to promote the program.

• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

• Status:  Staff, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, and previous successful experience as a wrestling coach at the college/professional levels is required.

• The ability and desire to work successfully within a team-oriented department environment are required. 

• A commitment to the Division III philosophy of athletics, a working knowledge of NCAA rules, and a demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and mentor student-athletes is essential.

• Candidates must exhibit an understanding of and support for the University’s Christian Mission. 

• Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and an ability to effectively communicate the mission and vision of Eastern University and the Athletic Department to alumni and friends of the university.

About Eastern University

Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university.  The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks

Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position.

Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: 

1)      Affidavit;

2)      FBI Criminal Record Check; 

3)      Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 

4)      Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. 

In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment.  Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer

This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

For all positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

Employer

Eastern University

Address

1300 Eagle Road

St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087

Phone

610-341-5986

Website

http://www