Head Women's Wrestling Coach

Welcome to West Liberty University!  

Mission Statement:

West Liberty University, established in 1837, was the first institution of higher education in West Virginia. We are a dynamic, inclusive, student-centered community that cultivates scholarly exploration, experiential learning, creative expression, and global citizenship.

The Opportunity:

West Liberty University is seeking applications for Head Women's Wrestling Coach.  This position performs responsible program building including planning, coaching, recruiting, managing and directing an institutional Women's Wrestling program. 

The Head Women's Wrestling Coach is responsible for managing various aspects of the wrestling team, including strength and conditioning, practicing, competing, scheduling, and student athlete retention.  Job responsibilities require the ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives and exercise independent judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies and activities. 

Essential Responsibilities: 

• Coaches team of student athletes.
• Develops and recommends game strategy. 
• Evaluates and recruits qualified student athletes.
• Monitors student performance and academic progress. 
• Monitors the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
• Adheres to all rules and regulations set forth for the team and the university.
• Works cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department. 

Education & Experience Requirements: 

• Bachelors degree required.
  
• 1+ year of relevant coaching experience.
• 6 months + of collegiate coaching preferred.

Skills/Abilities: 

• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Proactively approaches responsibilities.

Why you should apply:  

West Liberty University offers generous benefits, including approximately 2 days of annual leave (vacation) per month and 12-13 paid holidays.  Visit the WLU Benefit Page for more details: https://westliberty.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits

For the academic year employees, their dependents, and spouses are eligible for a 100% waiver for undergraduate tuition and only employees are eligible for 50% waiver for graduate tuition for certain programs.  

Free use of the Wellness facilities and free admission into all WLU events with your employee Topper Card.  

West Liberty University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all interested individuals.  Individuals who need assistance in the application process may contact Human Resources at hr@westliberty.edu. 

West Liberty University does not sponsor work visas.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Successfully passing a background screening report is required for final employment. 

West Liberty University is a tobacco free campus.