Head Junior High Wrestling Coach

Duties and Responsibilities

The head coach is directly responsible to the athletic director. With athletic director approval, the head coach is responsible for all aspects of their sport.

Organizational and Administrative

• In cooperation with the Athletic Director, arrange an organizational meeting for candidates before the start of the season. Parent/Physician Certificates and insurance forms may be distributed at this time.
• Attend the physical examination for your sport. (This is a good time to fill out eligibility sheets and collect all other forms.)
• Complete the eligibility sheet and return it along with the parent/physician certificates, insurance waiver forms, and Form A to the Athletic Director before the first practice.
• Issue equipment and maintain an accurate log of issued equipment, ensuring athletes take care of the equipment in their care.
• Plan and organize practices and coordinate the junior/senior program.
• Assign duties to assistants, including junior high coaches.
• Administer pre-game details, both home and away, as necessary.
• Thoroughly familiarize yourself with and explain to your athletes the P.I.A.A. and league rules and regulations regarding amateur status, eligibility, and the responsibilities of athletes.