Assistant Wrestling Coach

Hopkins Athletics is multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Assistant Wrestling Coach. The position must execute within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Training, development, and coaching and teaching of the sport, including offensive and defensive tactics

• Understand the role of intercollegiate athletics in a highly competitive academic environment and assist student-athletes in achieving exceptionally high athletic and academic goals

• Coordinate player development through skill enhancement in training sessions

• Assist head coach in the development and organization of practice planning and game strategies

• Analyze video and statistical data to further develop and improve individual as well as team performances

• Assist head coach in conducting pre-season, in-season and post-season player and team evaluations

• Monitor identification, academic qualification, and evaluation of prospective student-athletes for the program.

• Assist in continued monitoring of team’s recruiting database and assist in coordinating on-campus recruiting visits for prospects

• Assist in coordinating on-campus recruiting visits for prospects

• Exhibit strong communication and leadership skills and build and sustain positive relationships with student-athletes, faculty, and staff

• Maintain and ensure compliance with the University’s policies, the Centennial Conference policies and the NCAA rules and regulations

• Handle other responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Prior experience coaching and recruiting at a high academic institution preferred

• Must have the ability to work nights, weekends, and holiday work

• Travel is also required.  A valid drivers’ license and ability to drive a vehicle is required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

The Assistant Coach is directly supervised by the Head Coach. This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies. This position is full-time (benefitted), with a salary of $35,000 - $40,000 commensurate with experience.

 To apply, email Head Coach Keith Norris, knorris7@jhu.edu.