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Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

Posted Job Title

Director of Operations, Wrestling

Job Profile Title

Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt

Job Description Summary

The Director of Wrestling Operations will coordinate team travel and home competition arrangements within budget; assist with coordination of recruitment process and organizing visits; pre-meet event management and match-day operations; manage outreach efforts; coordinate student managers; work cooperatively with department offices including Compliance, Marketing, Ticket Office & Events Staff; Champions Club with alumni relations, serve as liaison to Parent Booster Club, assist Head Assistant Coach to manage equipment inventory, coordinate community service activities, and other duties as assigned.
This role would ideally start in October of 2026 and go through the end of the fiscal year.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate team travel and home competition arrangements within budget
• Assist with coordination of recruitment process and organizing visits
• Coordinate student managers and their projects
• Serve as liaison to Parent Booster Club
• Assist Head Assistant Coach to manage equipment inventory
• Coordinate community service activities
• Coordinate marketing content calendar
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics and/or wrestling preferred. Strong organizational and communication skills required.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Division of Recreation & Intercollegiate Athletics

Pay Range

$7.25 - $23.00 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
A background check may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

Please note that benefit eligibility is determined/based on ACA guidelines.