Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Head Women's Wrestling Coach

The qualified applicant will report to the Director of Athletics. This position is a full-time, nine-month, program-track appointment. Springfield College recognizes the unique and important contribution that faculty members with coaching responsibilities make to the academic and co-curricular life of the College.

This individual will serve as the inaugural Head Women's Wrestling Coach, responsible for establishing and leading the College's new women's wrestling program. Responsibilities include all aspects of the program's first-year development, with a primary focus on recruiting student-athletes, building the inaugural roster, and creating a strong program foundation. Thereafter, the coach will serve in a full-time capacity, overseeing all aspects of the women's wrestling program, including recruiting, coaching, student-athlete development, scheduling, and program administration.

Additionally, a thorough understanding of and accountability to NCAA (Division III member), NEWMAC, and institutional rules and regulations is necessary. The individual will also serve as a faculty member in the Department of Physical Education and Health Education with responsibility for teaching departmental coursework.

Founded in 1885, Springfield College is a private, coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs that reflect its distinctive Humanics Philosophy -- the education of the whole person in spirit, mind, and body for leadership in service to humanity. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers: the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern Mill River.

As of 2019, the estimated population was 153,606, making it the third-largest city in Massachusetts, the fourth-most populous city in New England after Boston, Worcester, and Providence, and the 12th-most populous in the Northeastern United States. Metropolitan Springfield, as one of two metropolitan areas in Massachusetts, had a population of 692,942. For more information, please visit the College's homepage ingfieldcollege.edu.

Actual salaries will vary depending on multiple factors, including but not limited to degrees attained, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. Comprehensive compensation details, including any additional benefits, will be communicated upon finalization of the employment offer.

• Interested applicants for this position will have a Master's degree from an accredited institution. Preference will be given to applicants with an educational background in Physical Education or a related discipline.
• Preference will be given to applicants with at least two years of college teaching and/or head college coaching experience who can bring diverse perspectives to this growing department and who are motivated to help students succeed.
• A valid driver's license, CPR and AED certification is required.
• Applicants should have a commitment to work in a dynamic work setting with a diverse student population.