Assistant Wrestling Coach

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for

quality and academic excellence, is seeking applications for a part-time Assistant Wresting

Coach. Kentucky Wesleyan is an NCAA Division II institution and member of the Great

Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC).

Major Responsibilities

• Assist with the instruction of student athletes in wrestling.
• Teach the rules, fundamentals, skill development, and strategies for wrestling.
• Assist with the instruction of student athletes on sport-related topics, including personal

health, wellness, fitness, team building, and safety.

• Assist with the recruitment and retention of student athletes.
• Attend practices and competitions
• Assist with game management and fundraising as requested.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience. College-level coaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certified in First Aid, CPR, AED.
• Effective interpersonal communication and relationship skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and enthusiastically with others.
• Ability to think critically and solve problems.

Application Process

To apply, complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As

part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and

contact information for three professional references.

Review of application materials will begin immediately and will continue until the position is

filled. An official transcript for the highest degree awarded will be required of the hired

candidate, as will a background check. The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Kentucky Wesleyan College is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting

qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.

About Kentucky Wesleyan College

Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant

city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for

excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has

been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in

the South as well as one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton

Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive

years.

Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional curriculums.

Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or

terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Commission on College.

The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the

Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and

Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis,

volleyball, and wrestling.

The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single

campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for

students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.

A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which

guide the entire college community:

• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.

Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus

community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and

physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of

the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and

appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that

reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively

create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all

forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin,

sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.