Assistant Coach, Varsity Wrestling - Athletics

About the role

Punahou School is seeking an Assistant Coach for the Varsity Wrestling Team. The assistant coach assists the head coach with organizing the sport’s needs within the Athletic Program, conducts practices, motivates student athletes, and instructs them in game strategies and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach with organizing the needs of the wrestling program.
• Conduct practices.
• Motivate students.
• Instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of positive and effective experience with a track record of leadership in a successful interscholastic program as a coach, or other related athletic experience.
• Background in teaching preferred, with experience working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of the value of athletics and competition at the intermediate and high school level.
• Substantial knowledge of wrestling demonstrated through development of comprehensive practice plans, offensive and defensive schemes, implementation of off‑season expectations for student athletes, and use of effective, contemporary teaching/coaching practices.

Skills

• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Physical ability to demonstrate positions typical to the sport.
• Positive and effective track record of coaching performance.

Benefits

Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay.

Pay

Stipend range: $1,560 – $3,450 for the 3‑month winter season (School Year 2026‑2027). Compensation is based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.

Schedule

Work Year: 3 months (Winter Season, School Year 2026‑2027). Work Hours: Monday‑Friday late afternoons and weekends.