Associate Head Coach, Men's Wrestling

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Posted Date: Jul 08, 2026

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    $100,000-$126,000/yr
  • Years of Experience
    6+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
Ivy (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellbeing, connection and belonging, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.

Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of intercollegiate athletics competition, physical and outdoor education, recreational services, and intramural sports, plus wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

   

The Associate Head Coach for Wrestling supports the head coach in the planning and operation of the Wrestling program. This includes supporting preparation and planning efforts for practice and events; evaluating performances; and making recommendations to the head coach regarding individual participation in events. The Associate Head Coach also has recruiting responsibilities, to identify, encourage and evaluate application and acceptance of student athletes at Cornell in accordance with the Ivy League, NCAA and University policies as assigned by the head coach.

The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $126,000; final offer is dependent on relevant experience, skills and qualifications. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or other formal four-year training program in a related field with at least 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and playing/coaching experience.
  • Experience contributing to a positive student-athlete experience with a commitment to the health and safety of student-athletes and staff.  
  • Proven success in coaching, recruiting, and in working with student athletes.
Program Performance

Ivy Wrestling (M) 2022–2023

Cornell University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Cornell University 12–3 8 958
University of Pennsylvania 9–5 24 990
Columbia University 6–7 1000
Princeton University 4–11 966
Brown University 4–10 972
Harvard University 4–4 980

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