Head Men's and Women's Wrestling Coach

Position Information

Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership to build a positive team culture centered on student-athlete welfare, academic success, citizenship, and competitive excellence.
• Oversee scheduling and facility use for the Glaeser Training Center in the role of Head Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Coach.
• Plan, organize, and conduct all practices and training sessions; develop and implement effective skill development programs.
• Prepare teams for competition, including scouting, strategy development, and in-competition coaching.
• Schedule all traditional and non-traditional seasons, including practices and competitions; organize and administer all home events.
• Recruit and retain qualified student-athletes for both programs; establish and meet recruiting goals in collaboration with Athletics and Enrollment.
• Support and monitor student-athlete academic progress and success; meet departmental academic benchmarks.
• Manage all aspects of program budgets, including equipment, travel, and recruiting expenses.
• Hire, train, and supervise assistant coaches, student assistants, and team managers, as approved.
• Establish and enforce team standards related to conduct, discipline, and accountability.
• Promote safety and ethical conduct of the team.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the program and represent the college positively on campus and in the community.
• Ensure adherence to the rules, regulations and policies of all governing bodies- Juniata College Athletics, Juniata College, Landmark Conference and NCAA Division III
• Participate in overall administration of the Athletics Department by representing the office as requested and cooperatively assisting colleagues. This includes attending all mandatory department activities and functions, membership on department and campus committees, and participation upon request in enrollment, fundraising and/or promotional events.
• Serve as game/event manager as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master’s preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of NCAA rules, regulations, and the Division III philosophy.
• Three to five years of collegiate coaching &/or playing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, strategize, recruit, lead, manage, represent, and oversee a nationally competitive athletic program.
• Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.
• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Supervision Required/Given

• Receives direct supervision from the Director of Athletics.
• Works collaboratively and supportively with other individuals and groups.
• Hires, trains, and supervises assistant coaches, and student coaches, student managers, providing specific direction and oversight of assignments and responsibilities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Juniata’s Full-Time Benefits package prioritizes the well-being and work-life balance of employees: Medical; vision; dental; retirement (403b); paid vacation, sick leave, holiday time; tuition benefit (employee, spouse and dependents); wellness programming; and additional insurance programs.

Posting Detail Information

• Open Date: 05/18/2026
• Close Date: N/A
• Open Until Filled: Yes

Applicant Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of 3 References