2nd Assistant Wrestling Coach

Sussex County Community College (SCCC) is seeking a qualified, motivated, and dedicated Assistant Wrestling Coach to support its Men's and Women's Wrestling programs.

The Assistant Wrestling Coach will work directly with the Head Wrestling Coach to assist in all aspects of the programs, including student-athlete development, practice preparation, recruiting, competition management, academic success, and compliance with NJCAA and institutional policies.

The successful candidate must demonstrate strong leadership, effective communication skills, a commitment to teamwork, and a dedication to the academic and athletic success of student-athletes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Practice and Player Development: Assist the Head Wrestling Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, including conditioning, technical instruction, drills, and individual skill development.

2. Recruitment: Assist in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes for the Men's and Women's Wrestling programs in accordance with NJCAA and college regulations.

3. Competition Preparation: Assist with match preparation, scouting opponents, developing strategies, and providing coaching support during competitions.

4. Student-Athlete Development: Promote sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, leadership, and personal responsibility among student-athletes.

5. Academic Success: Support the academic progress of student-athletes and reinforce college academic standards and eligibility requirements.

6. NJCAA Compliance: Assist the Head Coach in ensuring compliance with all NJCAA, Region XIX, and Sussex County Community College rules and regulations.

7. Team Communication: Maintain positive and professional relationships with student-athletes, coaches, athletic administrators, and college personnel.

8. Travel and Transportation: Accompany the team to competitions and assist with transportation of student-athletes to and from practices and competitions when required and authorized by the college.

9. Program Operations: Assist with equipment management, team organization, scheduling, and other administrative responsibilities associated with the wrestling programs.

10. Head Coach Responsibilities: Be prepared to assume coaching responsibilities in the absence of the Head Wrestling Coach.

11. Student Conduct and Safety: Promote a safe, respectful, and inclusive team environment while ensuring student-athletes follow college policies and the Student Code of Conduct.

12. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach or Associate Dean of Athletics.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous wrestling experience as a collegiate athlete or coach preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wrestling techniques, training methods, and competition rules.
• Ability to work effectively with both male and female student-athletes.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to student-athlete academic achievement and personal development.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
• Valid driver's license in good standing required.
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletic department staff and college administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.
• Experience recruiting student-athletes.
• Familiarity with NJCAA rules and eligibility requirements.
• Experience working with student-athletes from diverse backgrounds.

Compensation: $2,500 per season

This is a part-time, seasonal coaching position. Work hours will vary based on practices, competitions, recruiting activities, and other program responsibilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor, including maintaining a valid driver's license in good standing with DMV for those jobs that require driving

Effective September 1, 2011, the NJ First Act requires that certain classifications of persons employed by a public higher education institution will have 365 days within which to establish a primary residence in NJ. Failure to comply will render the individual unqualified to continue to hold the position. Individuals may seek exemption from the residency exemption committee based on critical need or hardship.