FLSA EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Salary; Exempt; Administrative; Full time
DEPARTMENT: Athletics
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Head Women’s Wrestling Coach is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of Alma College’s intercollegiate women’s wrestling program. This includes coaching, recruiting, team operations, budget oversight, fundraising, academic support, and community engagement. The head coach plays a key role in developing student-athletes into leaders who excel both on and off the mat.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
This position reports to the assistant athletic director for communication/marketing and sports information and supervises assistant coaches and student support staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead the women’s wrestling program in practices, competitions, and off-the-mat development.
- Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes; implement a strategic recruiting plan aligned with institutional goals.
- Manage program operations, including training plans, scheduling, travel, and equipment.
- Monitor student-athlete academic progress, retention, and eligibility in coordination with campus support services.
- Foster a team culture centered on sportsmanship, accountability, inclusivity, and personal growth.
- Supervise and mentor assistant coaches and student support staff.
- Ensure compliance with institutional, NCAA, NCWA, USA Wrestling, and MIAA rules and expectations.
- Represent the wrestling program at departmental meetings, campus events, and community functions.
- Lead and participate in fundraising initiatives and alumni engagement efforts in collaboration with athletics advancement.
- Promote Alma College’s mission and values.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of coaching experience, preferably in a collegiate or competitive club setting.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
- Knowledge of NCWA and USA Wrestling rules and procedures.
- Demonstrated commitment to academic success and student-athlete development.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Willingness to actively coach and participate in all aspects of the program.
- Availability for evening, weekend, and overnight travel.
- Valid driver’s license.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s degree.
- Prior experience coaching at the collegiate or national club level.
- USA Wrestling Bronze certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Experience with fundraising, alumni relations, or donor engagement.
- Proven success in recruiting and program development.
- Experience working with underrepresented, first-generation, Pell-eligible, and diverse populations.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to lead, motivate, and support student-athletes.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to represent Alma College positively in all settings.
- Experience managing budgets, planning events, and handling administrative responsibilities.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Interested candidates must submit the Alma College application, letter of interest, and a resume via the apply now button below. Accepting applications until June 23, 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.