What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Coach, Men's Wrestling position at Augustana University?
About Augustana University:
Augustana University is located in the growing and vibrant city of Sioux Falls, South Dakota with a metro area of over 265,000 people. Augustana University has, for more than 150 years, provided a strong student-centric education based on its five core values: Christian faith, liberal arts, excellence, community and service. Guided by Viking Bold: The Journey to 2030, the comprehensive strategic plan for Augustana University, Augustana Athletics' vision for the foreseeable future is twofold: 1. Build a nationally competitive men's hockey program that competes at the Division I level 2. Win the Division II Learfield Director's Cup celebrating broad based excellence.
With the addition of the $70 million Midco Arena, Augustana Athletics launched the first collegiate hockey program in South Dakota in 2023 and is also the first athletics program to compete at Division I that calls Sioux Falls home. Currently with 21 NCAA Division II sports programs, Augustana Athletics is focused on building champions in the classroom, in competition and in the community, highlighted by three team national championships since 2016. Viking Athletics finished #7 nationally in the Division II Learfield Director’s Cup in 2021-22 and also won the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) All Sports Award.
Assistant Coach – Men’s Wrestling
Augustana University (SD) invites applications for the position of Assistant Coach – Men’s Wrestling. The position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in all aspects of a competitive collegiate Men’s Wrestling program. This includes coaching, recruiting, student-athlete development, academic support, and administrative duties. The position requires a commitment to compliance with institutional, conference, and NCAA regulations, as well as fostering a positive and inclusive team culture.
Every effort has been made to make the job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties that will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related to, or is a logical assignment to the position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Assist in planning, organizing, and conducting daily practices and competition strategies
- Provide technical and tactical instruction to student-athletes to enhance performance
- Assist with identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes in accordance with governing rules.
- Build and maintain relationships with recruits, high school/club coaches, and families.
- Analyze opponent and team performance using video and statistical tools.
- Support academic success initiatives and assist with monitoring student-athlete progress toward degree completion.
- Assist with game-day operations, including scouting reports and match preparation.
- Coordinate team travel, equipment, and scheduling logistics as assigned.
- Ensure full compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional policies and procedures.
- Participate in fundraising, alumni engagement, camps, and community outreach activities.
- Assist with promoting sportsmanship, professionalism, and a positive team environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
- May be required to serve on committees and special projects.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Sport specific experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Minimum experience as a graduate assistant of assistant coach in a collegiate program.
- Previous Men’s Wrestling collegiate coaching and recruiting experience preferred.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain).
- Ability to successfully complete the NCAA Annual Coaches Certification Requirement.
- Experience with video analysis software (i.e., Hudl)
Interacting with students, faculty and leadership with different backgrounds and points of view and a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.
Application Procedure:
The position will remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the below application materials via our Career Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process, please reach out to humanresources@augie.edu.
- Letter of interest
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Contact information for at least three references
Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.