Assistant Coach, Wrestling

Key Accountabilities

• Delivering technically sound, athlete-centred coaching across practice, competition, and individual skill development
• Identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who meet Lehigh's rigorous academic and competitive standards
• Sustaining student-athlete development through academic monitoring, personal mentorship, and transition programming
• Providing academic support and early intervention to help student-athletes meet university eligibility and graduation requirements
• Contributing to program advancement activities, including alumni engagement, community outreach, and donor relations
• Aiding in day-to-day program administration including scheduling, travel coordination, and budget management
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in full compliance with NCAA rules, Patriot League guidelines, and Lehigh University policies
• Advancing the broader mission of the Athletics Department by modelling the values of integrity, accountability, and excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred
• One to three years of work related experience
• Experience as a student athlete
• NCAA Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• A working knowledge of NCAA recruiting regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to build trust with student-athletes and support their academic as well as athletic progress
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited to a collaborative staff environment