BOYS WRESTLING, HEAD COACH, HIGH SCHOOL

About the Role

Coaches help athletes to play their best individually or as a team in sports such as football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis, and golf. Denver Public Schools offers a culture that values Equity, Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Fun with a shared vision that Every Learner Thrives.

Salary is paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees. In addition to competitive compensation, DPS provides Total Reward offerings such as time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
• Believe in and support all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high-quality education.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
• Permanent home address in Colorado.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.

Qualifications

• Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and/or teaching experience (preferred but not required).

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools, including traditional, magnet, charter, and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in Colorado in terms of enrollment and student academic growth.