Head Women's Wrestling Coach at UWPLT University of

About The Role

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Position Title

Head Women's Wrestling Coach

Job Category

Limited

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Coach

Position Summary

The University of Wisconsin-Platteville Athletic Department, an NCAA DIII member of the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletics Conference (WIAC), is seeking applicants for the position of Head Women’s Wrestling Coach. This is a full-time position, benefit and paid leave eligible, with a salary of $50,000 per year.

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for leading, planning and administering all phases of an NCAA Division III women’s wrestling program with the utmost integrity, and fiscal responsibility, while developing a successful program to ensure competitive success at the conference, regional and national levels.

Duties include, but are not limited to

Ensuring student-athlete well-being, academic success & graduation
Recruit and develop top student-athletes
Roster management
Fundraising
Scheduling and team travel
Develop community and alumni support for the program
Facility and equipment coordination
Camp and clinic operations
Hiring/supervision of assistant coach(es).
Ensure knowledge and adherence to NCAA, conference and UW-Platteville rules, regulations and policies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution
Wrestling coach experience on the collegiate level or several years on the high school varsity level
Organizational, written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of computer applications for recruiting software and video breakdown
Ability to recruit Pioneer Champions in academics, athletics, wellness, and life.
Fundraising, event planning and camp experience
Ability to travel frequently and to work non-traditional hours, including weekends, evenings and holidays
Transferable skills, educational background, expertise serving in a Collegiate Athletic department

How to Apply

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by October 7, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position has been filled.

The following documents are required for applicant consideration

Letter of application addressing all required qualifications.
A current resume.

Legal Notices and Important Information

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University ensures physical accessibility to work environments for persons with disabilities and will provided reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to employment. Upon request, the University will provide reasonable accommodations for religious observances and practices.

The University is committed to a program of affirmative action for women, racial minorities, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. While the Chancellor assumes overall responsibility for the success of the program, university administrators and supervisors are responsible and accountable for implementation. Authority for monitoring the program is delegated to Human Resources.

Each individual associated with the University is called upon to pledge a new and revitalized commitment to build and maintain a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination, an environment that fosters mutual respect, recognizes the dignity and worth of all people, and promotes to the fullest, equal employment opportunity through affirmative action.

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The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. §. 19.36(7).

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.