Men’s Wrestling Coach

Recruits, trains and provides guidance to members of the Men’s Wrestling team in a manner which promotes the academic, athletic and social success of athletes and is consistent with the mission and goals of the University of Bridgeport Athletic Department. The inaugural season will be begin fall 2025. This is a full-time position on the Bridgeport campus.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

• Represent the University of Bridgeport and the Athletic Department in a positive manner with a high degree of integrity and quality.
• Promote and support the University of Bridgeport and its mission.
• Recruit student-athletes for the 25-26 academic year, and therefore after in accordance with NCAA rules and regulations.
• Promote Men’s Wrestling
• Provide leadership in the planning and operation of the program.
• Administer men’s Wrestling within the policies of University of Bridgeport, team conference, and the NCAA.
• Organize and facilitate all daily practice sessions, contest preparation, competition and off-season training.
• Adhere to operating, equipment and scholarship budgets as established by the Athletic Department.
• Delegate responsibilities to assistants, student coaches, and squad members.
• Develop and maintain a successful recruiting system while maintaining a high level of visibility.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree required; advanced degree preferred;
• CPR/AED certification;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Coaching and /or participation at collegiate level preferred; demonstrated ability and passion to teach wrestling
• Knowledge and experience in aquatics
• Ability to work weekdays, evenings and weekends;
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and meet University of Bridgeport’s Driving.