Assistant Wrestling Coach

Schedule

Flexibility in working hours required. Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt.

Benefits

Detailed information, including eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Position Definition

Under the direction of the building Athletic Director, building Principal, and district Athletic Director, the coach provides a comprehensive athletics program in the specified sport. This includes conducting practices, overseeing games and game strategy, educating and developing athletes, and complying with WIAA policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport for which the candidate is applying.
• Recent coaching experience, with K‑12 athletes preferred.
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience demonstrating strong organizational skills.
• Experience demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes.
• Recruit student athletes for the school’s participation.
• Conduct practices that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport.
• Attend and supervise athletes at games, executing game strategy.
• Attend yearly Coaches’ Institute training in August.
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, parents, and the school community.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Know and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport‑specific rules and safety.
• Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively with diverse parties, including staff, students, parents, and community.
• Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach/Athletic Director’s program direction.
• Treat co‑workers, supervisors, students, parents, and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students and model expected behaviors.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Maintain regular attendance to fulfill duties and achieve program requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Working Conditions

• Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to blood and other body fluids which may contain hazardous and/or infectious agents.
• Ability to lift and move moderately sized objects up to 50 pounds.