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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate assistant wrestling coach in the United States is $19.56, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.02 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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As a Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach, you can expect to assist with daily practice planning, athlete skill development, and match preparation throughout the competitive season. You'll often be responsible for coordinating travel logistics, scouting opponents, and helping with recruiting efforts. Collaboration with the head coach and athletic trainers is common, and you'll support athletes academically and personally. This hands-on role provides valuable experience in both coaching and athletic administration, helping to build the foundation for a future career in collegiate athletics.

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Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coaches are individuals who assist with coaching a college or university wrestling team while pursuing their graduate degree. They help with training sessions, athlete development, and administrative tasks, often working under the supervision of the head coach. This role allows them to gain hands-on coaching experience while continuing their education. Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coaches may also be involved in recruiting, organizing practices, and supporting athletes academically and personally.

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To thrive as a Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach, you need a solid background in wrestling techniques, coaching fundamentals, and typically a bachelor's degree, often while pursuing a graduate degree. Familiarity with video analysis tools, practice planning software, and compliance systems like NCAA regulations is important. Strong leadership, motivation, and communication skills help foster athlete development and team cohesion. These skills ensure effective coaching, athlete success, and adherence to institutional and athletic standards.
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Infographic showing various Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,677 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Athletic Graduate Intern-Wrestling

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC • On-site

$10K/mo

Other

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach

Gardner-Webb University is now accepting applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant Wrestling Coach. Responsibilities of this position include:

  • Assisting with practice, training, and conditioning sessions
  • Oversight of individual training sessions
  • Scouting and recruiting qualified prospective student athletes
  • Assisting with the academic progress and study hall hours of the team
  • Other administrative duties assigned by the head coach

The benefits of this position consist of:

  • Tuition remission up to the amount of $10,792 annually
  • Annual stipend paid monthly
  • Graduate housing based on availability

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree and a college wrestling experience.
  • Acceptance into a GWU Graduate Program.

Please contact head coach Daniel Elliott if interested. delliott@gardner-webb.edu

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University is a Christian university committed to helping individuals become more in faith, learning, and service. Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, GWU offers the benefits of a close-knit community with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and the greater Greenville-Spartanburg region.

Founded in 1905 and rooted in the Baptist tradition, the University now serves approximately 3,000 students across more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs. As a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional institution, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to academic excellence, leadership development, and meaningful service to others.

Our community reflects a shared commitment to One Webb, creating an environment where people support one another, pursue their purpose, and work together to make a lasting impact. GWU attracts students from across the nation and around the world and competes in NCAA Division I athletics with 22 teams and more than 500 student-athletes.

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