Marian University is a Catholic, comprehensive, regional institution of higher education dedicated to excellent teaching and learning in the Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. It offers a multitude of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Marian University has been experiencing significant growth over the last decade and is expanding its academic offerings. Coaches are expected to lead with Franciscan values and be able to provide strong mentorship to their students.

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, through transformative education unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, institutional policies.
• Develop and implement a successful Wrestling program that aligns with the school's mission and values.
• Recruit and retain talented student-athletes to build a competitive team.
• Plan and execute effective practice sessions and game strategies.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to student-athletes on and off the court.
• Maintain compliance with NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Collaborate and communicate with athletic department staff, academic advisors, faculty, and other campus stakeholders.
• Manage the team's budget and travel arrangements.
• Promote the program through community engagement and fundraising activities.
• Ensure the academic success and personal development of student-athletes.
• Attend coaches' meetings and training when required/or needed.
• Coordinate all meal/food planning and needs with campus food services or make the team's arrangements for food on weekends or when traveling.
• Responsible for checking all athletes' grades and attendance weekly and reporting challenges or concerns to AD every Friday at noon.
• Schedule all lodging and traveling needs (scheduling vehicles) with campus maintenance/ops and AD.
• Manage assistant staff as needed to help with these tasks/responsibilities
• Submit all purchase orders/supply orders by deadlines and follow the proper process for turnaround to assistant AD.

• Bachelor's degree
• Coaching experience at the collegiate level or head coaching experience at the high school level.
• Knowledge of NJCAA rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to recruit and motivate student-athletes.
• Commitment to the academic and personal growth of student-athletes.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.