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Head Women's Wrestling Coach

Kent State


Job Location:

Kent - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title:

Head Womens Wrestling Coach

Physical Location:

Kent Campus - Kent OH

Salary:

Basic Function:

To provide leadership for the intercollegiate womens wrestling program; to administer and promote the program within the University mission. Reports to Athletic Director or designee.

Additional Basic Function if applicable:

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include but not be limited to the following:

Provide leadership for the womens wrestling team; establish coaching strategies and teaching methods to develop student athletes skills and teamwork; analyze team performance and adjust strategies as needed.

Oversee recruitment of student athletes.

Develop policies and procedures for student athletes and coaches.

Administer program budget analyze funding needs and plan fundraising activities to subsidize athletic program.

Develop strategies to foster athletic and academic progress of student athletes; counsel and advise student athletes with personal and academic problems.

May perform marketing or public relations duties to promote the program.

Leadership of a small department unit or major function and/or direct supervision over administrative/professional employees.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Additional Examples of Duties if applicable:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a relevant field; four years progressively responsible experience in coaching womens wrestling.

License/Certification:

Knowledge Of:

National Collegiate Athletics Association rules and regulations

Skill In:

Public relations
Training or instructing student athletes
Interpersonal communication

Ability To:

Manage a budget and raise funds
Analyze situations and develop solutions
Travel
Work non-traditional hours
Provide leadership and direction

Preferred Qualifications if applicable:

Experience as a Head Womens Wrestling Coach at the Collegiate Level.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge skills abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Typically requires balance strength flexibility and endurance sufficient to demonstrate teach and develop skills of student athletes. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building and off campus frequently.

Working Schedule:

Additional Information:

Must pass a security check.

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences and are inclusive welcoming respectful and kind.


Kent State University is a Smoke-Free Tobacco-Free University effective July 1 2017. Smoking and tobacco use are not permitted on any of Kent States campuses or other locations and properties that are owned operated or leased by Kent State both domestic and international. For additional details visit intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties job hours and responsibilities.


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