Assistant Wrestling Coach

Title: Assistant Wrestling Coach

State Role Title: Administrative - Lecturer

Hiring Range: Based on qualifications & experience

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Military Institute

Location: Virginia Military Institute

Agency Website: www.vmi.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Military Institute Athletics, an NCAA Division I member and member of the Southern Conference is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach.

The successful candidate will:
• Assist in organizing and directing all phases of the Wrestling Program.
• Recruit and evaluate potential student-athletes.
• Coordinate team travel arrangements.
• Design and implement training programs focused on athlete development, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.
• Collaborate with coaching staff, athletic department, and VMI administration to support student-athlete academic progress and personal development
• Perform administrative duties and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.
• Ensure compliance with VMI, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree as well as coaching experience. Must posses a valid drivers license
• Demonstrated success in training, mentoring, and developing student-athletes Proven track record in recruiting and retaining quality student-athletes
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative approach to working with staff and administrators

Additional Considerations

• Work well within a team environment and meet deadlines while balancing multiple tasks.
• Embody the VMI Athletics Core Values:
PACERS: Positive. Accountable. Compete. Empower. Resourceful. Service.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Tamara Wade

Phone: 540-464-7322

Email: hroffice@vmi.edu

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.