Head Women’s Wrestling Coach

The Head Women's Wrestling Coach will develop and administer all aspects of the inaugural Luther College women’s wrestling team and program, including coaching, recruiting student-athletes, practice, and game organization, arranging team travel, and promoting academic success and retention. Responsible for building and maintaining a successful program and providing energetic leadership and inclusivity for students on the mat, in the classroom, and in the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides leadership and instruction in the personal and athletic development of student-athletes.
• Directs and provides the planning, organizing and coaching of the women’s wrestling program.
• Establishes future meet/travel schedules with the Director of Athletics.
• Counsels team members in academic, disciplinary and personal matters; consults with college administration and faculty.
• Responsible for the hiring of part-time coaches and student managers.
• Manages the operating budget for the women’s wrestling program.
• Plans for the successful recruitment of potential football student-athletes.  
• Follows Luther College and Luther College Athletics DEI plans and implements additional initiatives for diversity, equity and inclusion within the football program with recruiting and current roster and staff. 
• Studies, evaluates and implements innovations in wrestling strategy and equipment. 
• Works alongside the head men’s wrestling coach to schedule practices, meets, and joint opportunities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and SKILLS: 

• Education: A Master’s Degree is preferred or a Bachelor’s Degree and training and work experience that equates to an advanced degree is required.
• Experience: Previous experience recruiting and coaching wrestling at the collegiate level is desired.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive and equitable working relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends of the college.