Defiance College, an NAIA institution and member of the WHAC located in Northwest Ohio, seeks qualified applicants for an Assistant Women’s Wrestling Coach.
The individual will serve as the primary assistant to the head coach and responsibilities will include: recruiting; match/practice planning and preparation; fundraising; assisting head coach in all phases of student-athlete development and evaluation; academic monitoring; and other duties as assigned. The successful candidate will also be responsible for supporting the mission of Defiance College, as well as adherence to institutional, NAIA, and WHAC policies and procedures.
A bachelor’s degree, previous coaching experience, and a valid driver’s license are required. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate strong communication skills, recruiting experience, and the ability to lead and serve our student-athletes. This is a full-time, 10-month position (August 1-May 31). To apply, submit a letter of application, resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three professional references electronically to employment@defiance.edu.
Defiance College, chartered in 1850, is an independent, liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus is located on 150 acres in a residential area in the city of Defiance in Northwest Ohio. The College offers more than 40 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in education and business, sponsors 19 intercollegiate athletic teams, and has received national recognition for its educational experience of service and engagement. Defiance is a college where students learn to lead and serve in a democracy; learn to understand, appreciate, and have the skills to interact with other cultures; and learn to not only receive knowledge but to make their own knowledge by engaging in interactive experiences. Our Vision creates an educational experience of engagement in civic, cultural, and learning dimensions for all students and is home to the McMaster School for Advancing Humanity, a unique research program serving as a focal point for teaching, service, scholarship, and action to improve the human condition. Defiance College is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of faculty, staff, and students. Applicants who will enrich the diversity of our campus and promote a spirit of inclusivity are especially encouraged to apply.
