Head Girls Wrestling Coach

About the role

O’Fallon Township High School District #203 is seeking a dependable and skilled Wrestling Coach that will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the wrestling program in a manner that promotes student‑athlete development, competitive excellence, sportsmanship, academic success, and positive character development. The coach will provide leadership and instruction to student‑athletes while maintaining a safe, respectful, and inclusive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct effective wrestling practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
• Teach and develop proper wrestling techniques, strategies, conditioning methods, and rules of the sport.
• Establish and maintain high standards for student‑athlete behavior, sportsmanship, attendance, effort, and academic responsibility.
• Supervise student‑athletes during practices, competitions, team activities, travel, and other wrestling‑related events.
• Develop individualized and team‑based training plans appropriate for the age, skill level, and physical abilities of student‑athletes.
• Monitor student‑athlete safety and follow all district, IHSA, and applicable wrestling safety guidelines and procedures.
• Properly address injuries and follow established district procedures for reporting and responding to injuries.
• Work collaboratively with assistant coaches, athletic trainers, teachers, administrators, parents/guardians, and other school personnel.
• Maintain accurate records related to team rosters, attendance, eligibility, equipment, injuries, and other required athletic documentation.
• Communicate effectively with student‑athletes and families regarding schedules, expectations, competitions, team policies, and program information.
• Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding schedules, transportation, facilities, equipment, contests, and other program needs.
• Ensure appropriate use, care, inventory, and storage of wrestling equipment and facilities.
• Promote a positive team culture based on respect, accountability, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Encourage and support student‑athletes in maintaining academic eligibility and making appropriate progress toward graduation.
• Attend required coaching meetings, professional development, athletic department meetings, and other district‑required activities.
• Follow all district policies, employee handbook provisions, athletic department procedures, IHSA regulations, and applicable laws.
• Maintain professional conduct and serve as a positive role model for student‑athletes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of wrestling.
• Ability to effectively communicate with high school students.
• Ability to organize and manage practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, parents/guardians, and administrators.
• Ability to maintain a safe and positive environment for student‑athletes.
• Successful completion of all required district, IHSA, and state coaching requirements.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a wrestling room, gymnasium, athletic facilities, and competition venues.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and physical activity.
• May require evening, weekend, and holiday work based on the athletic schedule.
• May require travel for competitions, tournaments, and team activities.
• Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations involving student‑athletes.

Pay

Salary: $5,772.