Head Men's Wrestling Coach

Position Title Head Men's Wrestling Coach Overview

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, business, education, and nursing; 11 pre-professional programs; and master's and doctoral programs in business, nursing, education, pharmacy, and public health. The University's residential campus boasts a robust living and learning community and a successful intercollegiate athletics program. Fisher is a community where all are welcome, regardless of religious or cultural background.

The University continues to honor its founders, the Congregation of St. Basil, by embracing their motto, "Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge." We are located in Pittsford, N.Y., seven miles outside of the city of Rochester. The campus is situated on 164 park-like acres-a beautiful setting for a warm, friendly campus community.

Job Responsibilities

Coaches are required to adhere to all NCAA, conference, departmental and institutional guidelines and policies. In addition, demonstrate leadership and professional behavior when dealing with all constituent groups, including and prioritizing student-athletes, athletics department coaches and staff, and all members of the University community.

Men's Wrestling Coaching & Education

• Coordination of practice and game planning and coaching
• Individual & small group coaching sessions and film sessions
• Game day meetings, coaching, post-game debrief
• Participation in community service events

Recruiting

• Leverage Teamworks software to coordinate prospective student-athlete recruitment
• Work with admissions office and members of the Enrollment Management Division to ensure recruitment of student athletes is consistent and follows institutional best practices
• On and off-campus recruitment, including outreach via mailings, phone calls, visits and electronic communications
• Administrative tasks as assigned by department
• Oversee academic, moral, ethical and athletic development of the student-athletes
• Yearly NCAA rules test

Education / Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Intercollegiate playing experience
• Collegiate coaching experience

Competencies / Skills

Ability to demonstrate wrestling related skills, interpersonal skills between students, staff, alumni and friends of the University.

Physical Demands

Must be able to demonstrate wrestling related techniques. The job entails normal sitting, standing and walking throughout the course of the day.

Supervision of Employees

Coordinate duties and supervision of part-time assistant coaches.

Work Environment

Well lighted, well-ventilated pleasant work area. Work with students and accompany team when traveling.

Equipment to be Used

Must be able to be proficient in word, excel and able to learn other sport related computer programs. Equipment related to sport.

Job Type Full-time Work Hours

Full-time. Schedule varies depending on whether in-season or out-of-season. The ability to work nights and weekends required to support practices, games and recruiting events.

Special Conditions for Eligibility Minimum Number of References Requested 2 EEO Statement

It is the policy of St. John Fisher University to provide Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with the applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in each locality in which the University has employees.

The University does not discriminate against applicants or employees in hiring, promotion, termination or the terms and conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sex, perceived sex, gender identity, gender expression, the status of being transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military status, veteran status, predisposing genetic, characteristics or genetic information, arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Title IX Coordinator is the designated University official with primary responsibility for coordinating compliance with Title IX and related federal and state laws. The Title IX Coordinator, Meg Flaherty, Ph.D., can be reached by phone ...), email ([email protected]>), in-person in Campus Center 209, or outside of business hours by contacting the Office of Safety and Security ...).

Work Location 3690 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618 FLSA Exempt Salary / Hourly Range $59,000.00 - $69,500.00 per year Notes

The salary range for this role is set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to internal equity, qualifications, experience, and education. The above hiring range is one component of the University's competitive Total Rewards package which can be viewed here

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S00801P Desired Start Date 06/08/2026 Open Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicant