Assistant Coach, Wrestling in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania at Lehigh University

Lehigh University

Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.

Lehigh University's wrestling program has built a reputation for competitive excellence and academic achievement within the Patriot League. If you're a coach who measures success both on the mat and in the classroom, this is your opportunity to contribute to a program that takes both seriously.

Position Number: S98150

This position is a Grade: 10 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $67,270-$81,830 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications.

Key Accountabilities

Reporting to the Head Coach, you'll play a hands-on role across every dimension of the wrestling program, including:

• Delivering technically sound, athlete-centred coaching across practice, competition, and individual skill development
• Identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes who meet Lehigh's rigorous academic and competitive standards
• Supporting student-athlete development through academic monitoring, personal mentorship, and transition programming
• Providing academic support and early intervention to help student-athletes meet university eligibility and graduation requirements
• Contributing to program advancement activities, including alumni engagement, community outreach, and donor relations
• Assisting with day-to-day program administration including scheduling, travel coordination, and budget management
• Ensuring all activities are conducted in full compliance with NCAA rules, Patriot League guidelines, and Lehigh University policies
• Advancing the broader mission of the Athletics Department by modelling the values of integrity, accountability, and excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred
• One to three years of work related experience
• Experience as a student athlete
• NCAA Certification
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• A working knowledge of NCAA recruiting regulations and compliance requirements
• Proven ability to build trust with student-athletes and support their academic as well as athletic progress
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills suited to a collaborative staff environment

Why Lehigh

Lehigh Athletics operates within a university that consistently ranks among the top national research institutions, and that context shapes everything about how the department works. You'll join a staff that holds itself to high standards on and off the competition floor, supported by strong institutional resources and a genuine commitment to the student-athlete experience. University employees enjoy generous benefits, access to continuing education, and the energy of a residential campus community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a city with a growing arts and culture scene and easy access to both Philadelphia and New York.

Lehigh University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the university’s mission.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist.

Special Considerations

• This position has direct contact with minors, therefore a backgrund check is required.

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification, education verification, national criminal background checks, motor vehicle checks, PATCH, FBI fingerprinting, Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.