What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach – 41405 position at Alma College?
FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Full time
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
Position Summary
The Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in all aspects of the intercollegiate wrestling program. Primary responsibilities include coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, organizing camps, scheduling, budget management, fostering community engagement, monitoring academic progress, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and MIAA regulations.
Supervision Received/Exercised
This position reports to the head wrestling coach and supervises student assistants.
Essential Functions
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
For full consideration, interested candidates must submit the Alma College application and email a letter of interest and a resume to Jared Groeneveld, Head Men’s Wrestling Coach, at careers@alma.edu. Accepting applications until August 11, 2025.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
Position Summary
The Assistant Men’s Wrestling Coach is responsible for supporting the head coach in all aspects of the intercollegiate wrestling program. Primary responsibilities include coaching, recruiting qualified student-athletes, fundraising, organizing camps, scheduling, budget management, fostering community engagement, monitoring academic progress, and ensuring compliance with NCAA and MIAA regulations.
Supervision Received/Exercised
This position reports to the head wrestling coach and supervises student assistants.
Essential Functions
Duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Coach and mentor student-athletes within the wrestling program
- Assist in planning and conducting practices, competitions, and scheduling
- Participate in the development and execution of a strategic recruiting plan to attract qualified student-athletes
- Support fundraising efforts and help coordinate program-specific events and camps
- Monitor academic performance and class attendance of student-athletes to ensure progress toward graduation
- Promote and model sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership on and off the mat
- Contribute to alumni engagement and program promotion in coordination with the athletic department
- Maintain compliance with all institutional, NCAA Division III, and MIAA rules and regulations
- Represent Alma College positively in interactions with the public, media, alumni, and high school/club coaches
- Support the mission and values of Alma College and the athletic department
- Encourage student-athlete involvement in campus and community service
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach or Athletic Director.
- Bachelor’s degree
- Collegiate-level wrestling experience as a player and/or coach
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as needed
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
- Ability to perform all essential job functions
- Familiarity with NCAA Division III and MIAA rules and regulations
- Understanding of the NCAA Division III philosophy and student-athlete experience
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive athletic environment
For full consideration, interested candidates must submit the Alma College application and email a letter of interest and a resume to Jared Groeneveld, Head Men’s Wrestling Coach, at careers@alma.edu. Accepting applications until August 11, 2025.
Alma College is classified as a selective Baccalaureate College: Diverse Fields by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Alma is committed to academic excellence and the development of responsible leaders; our students thrive on challenging academic programs in a supportive, small-college environment emphasizing active, collaborative learning and close student-faculty interaction. Alma is a private Phi Beta Kappa institution located in the center of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula.
Alma College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Alma College recognizes that we are all transformed when we celebrate and value the varied identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives in our campus community. We are committed to recognizing and removing barriers to success and providing equitable access to opportunities through education and advocacy. In our increasingly diverse campus and world, we pledge to create a climate where everyone is safe and free to grow intellectually, spiritually, and emotionally. For more information about the College, visit www.alma.edu.
