Head Boys Wrestling Coach

About the role

Hampshire High School is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the role of a Head Wrestling Coach with a strong knowledge of Boys Wrestling and program management with a focus on student-athletic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Coach at all levels within the program and in various areas within the program
• Enhance, improve, and maximize students' athletic skills required to compete at a high level
• Lead an athletic program for sustained participation and success
• Work with Athletic Department to assure all games, officials, and transportation is scheduled
• Maintain accurate records of equipment for the entire program
• Organize and oversee all program levels and areas of responsibility
• Communicate with Athletic Director to secure facilities to ensure a safe practice/competition environment for students
• Set the philosophy, programmatic instruction of sequential fundamentals, and proper conditioning to maximize the student-athlete experience
• Communicate and plan with assistant coach practice sessions and competition strategies to ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director all in-season practices
• Assure that all student participants are in compliance with D300 and IHSA requirements
• Model and instill the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants, and enforce consequences for breach of such standards
• Attend all student-athlete practices and games, and monitor proper supervision at all practices, games, and on school-provided transportation
• Maintain and provide the athletic director with end-of-season individual and team records and statistics
• Participate in a mandatory preseason parent meeting and head coaching minutes
• Plan for the seasonal student-athlete recognition
• Distribute and collect uniforms and equipment
• Engage in personal professional development activities

Requirements

• Head Wrestling Coaching experience is preferred
• Able to manage all levels within the program and various areas within the program
• Organized, flexible, able to take direction from the direct supervisor, and able to work with parents and the Booster Club

Qualifications

Must be able to work and communicate with parents and the Booster Club, and able to take direction from their direct supervisor.