Head Coach, Wrestling

Job Description

The Opportunity  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) seeks a dynamic, student-centered, and forward-thinking Head Coach, Wrestling to provide visionary leadership. Provide leadership and oversight of the intercollegiate men's wrestling program. This includes providing instruction of wrestling techniques, managing the program budget, supervision of assistant coaches, scheduling contests, coordinating travel and recruiting student-athletes. 

For Primary Job Functions, Duties, or Accountabilities:

•  Provide fundamental and advanced instruction of wrestling techniques and philosophy to student-athletes. Administer all facets of the men's wrestling program, including: on-site management of all practices and games, supervise all assistant coaches, schedule matches, arrange for transportation, housing, meals for trips, purchase and care of uniforms and equipment, secure game management personnel (officials) for home events. Develop, implement and manage team budget in accordance of university APPM's. ensure that all team members adhere to University and NAIA guidelines with regard to academic and athletic eligibility; work with the Team Physician, Sports Medicine staff, and University Health Services to promote the health and safety of team members; monitor the academic progress of all team members; represent the Athletic Department and the Wrestling program at, NAIA regional, national, and other related meetings and events; perform assigned administrative duties with regard to University and NAIA requirements.
• Actively recruit and retain qualified incoming student-athletes who have interest men's wrestling. 
• Promote the men's wrestling program and pursue opportunities to fund-raise resources outside of the university budget. Develop relationships within the university to promote the wrestling program and student-athlete concept. Develop relationships within the community to promote the wrestling program and create community service opportunities; develop and execute fund-raising activities/camps/clinics to promote the wrestling program. 

About us 

For over 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. 

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. 

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace. 

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy up to 18 days of paid leave in your first year, including 3 days granted upon hire and 15 days accrued throughout the year. You'll also receive 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day. 

• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26. 

• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period. 

• Personal Leave: Relax with 15 days of personal leave for non-exempt employees or 18 days for exempt full-time employees in your first year.  

Qualifications

Qualifications 

•  Bachelor's degree
• Wrestling techniques and coaching philosophy
• Knowledge and understanding of NAIA rules and regulations
• Strong computer skills including working with Microsoft Office
• 3-5 years of work related experience

Preferred Qualifications 

•  Master's degree
• Head coaching experience
• Collegiate coaching experience preferred

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311864. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: 

• Cover letter 

• Full CV 

• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) 

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. 

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry-Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry-Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website. 

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