2026-27 Wrestling Assistant Coach - Pinnacle HS

About the role

The Assistant Coach is responsible for designing and implementing program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations related to the sport; providing supervision of student athletes during all aspects of their participation in program; using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program; serving as a positive role model to student athletes to the community, and to various organizations. Individuals in this position are assigned to a specific sport at the Varsity, JV/Frosh or Junior High level. This role reports to the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Assess student athletes to provide feedback on individual performance and/or determine team placement.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. to receive and convey information related to the role.
• Communicate with parents, students, officials, administrators and community to provide information, assistance and/or direction.
• Instruct student athletes to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) to comply with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Manage uniforms, equipment and school facilities to maintain items in a responsible and safe manner.
• Monitor student athletes' academic eligibility to comply with AIA requirements and provide appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students needing assistance to maintain athletic eligibility.
• Supervise student athletes during all areas of participation to ensure activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury.
• Teach sports techniques, playing rules, strategies, and playing tactics to prepare the team and individual student athletes for competition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Qualifications

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Skills

• Adapting to changing work priorities.
• Administering first aid.
• Applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Organizing and communicating information and concepts.
• Performing basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios.
• Reviewing and interpreting highly technical information, writing technical materials, and/or speaking persuasively to implement desired actions.
• Analyzing situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge of equipment used in activity/program.
• Knowledge of injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols.
• Knowledge of pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Knowledge of participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines.
• Knowledge of public relations protocols.
• Knowledge of relevant professional standards and practices.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Scheduling activities, meetings, and/or events.
• Gathering and/or collating data.
• Considering a wide variety of factors when using equipment.
• Working independently with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Working with data utilizing defined and similar processes.
• Operating equipment using defined methods.
• Working with a diversity of individuals and/or groups.
• Working with data of varied types and/or purposes.
• Utilizing a variety of types of job-related equipment.
• Analyzing issues and creating action plans.

Abilities

• Communicating with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Dealing with frequent interruptions.
• Exhibiting strong leadership.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• Meeting deadlines and schedules.
• Modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students.
• Motivating participating student athletes.
• Providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach.
• Setting priorities.
• Working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Pay & Schedule

Salary: $2,431.00

Schedule: Temporary, FTE 1.0. Season dates: 11/2/2026 - 2/6/2027.

Location: Pinnacle High School

Clearances required: Criminal Background Clearance; Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint). All coaches must be a district approved volunteer — please also apply for Chaperone/Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach.

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