Head JV Wrestling Coach

About the Role

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill development, and create an appreciation for the values of student connectedness, discipline, and sportsmanship, while fostering increased self-esteem.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans, schedules, and attends a regular program of practice in season.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Establishes participant criteria based on student-athlete skill, ability, and eligibility, and informs parents and participants of these criteria.
• Works collaboratively with the athletic director and varsity head coach in implementing the philosophy and direction of the sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breaches of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains, monitors, and reacts to daily attendance reports and participant emergency medical cards as necessary.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the areas of physical and emotional health and safety.
• Maintains competency in understanding and enforcing WIAA, Big 8 Conference, and School Board rules, policies, and procedures.
• Enforces WIAA and district policies regarding eligibility criteria in interscholastic competition and monitors them through district software.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up.
• Works closely with the high school athletics and activities director and varsity head coach in interscholastic contests.
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms to the head varsity coach.
• Responsible for all equipment.
• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform parents and the general public about the athletic program.
• Acts as a liaison with the booster clubs.
• Keeps other coaches informed of rules and other relevant changes within the particular sport.
• Uses generally accepted practices and discretion in determining the proper course of action while using good decision-making skills.
• Represents the district in a professional manner.

Pre-Season Duties

• Plans, communicates, and executes a pre-season meeting for prospective student-athletes and their parents to communicate team schedule, policies, and procedures.
• Develops and distributes a team handbook in cooperation with the varsity head coach by the first team meeting, including practice schedule, team rules and policies, coaching philosophy statement, special dates and events, game schedule, team tryout process and criteria, lettering policy, communication guidelines, and how players earn playing time.
• Attends and participates in Athletic Department-sponsored athletic code meetings.
• Attends annual clinics or workshops to enhance knowledge of the specific sport or other assigned areas.
• Selects and defines responsibilities of student managers.
• Determines and communicates responsibilities of assistant coaches.
• Provides in-services for assistant and sub-varsity coaches via staff meetings, program goals, duties definition, and expectations.
• Recommends assistant or volunteer coaches to the High School Athletics and Activities Director.

In-Season Duties

• Communicates regularly with the High School Athletics and Activities Director.
• Plans and executes a regular program of practice in season.
• Develops and completes practice plans for each session, providing documentation upon request.
• Establishes a team philosophy and system complementary to the entire program.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.

Post-Season Duties

• Collects, inventories, and arranges for cleaning and repair of all equipment, providing inventory documentation upon request.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises students in the particular program.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience in the particular sport, with at least 3 years of experience; middle/high school level preferred.
• First aid, CPR, and Blood Borne Pathogen training required.
• Knowledge in sports medicine desirable.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Effective communication skills before groups of students, parents, or employees.
• Mathematical skills including basic algebra, geometry, and calculations of discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Leadership, organizational ability, and a spirit of cooperation with staff and administration.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Proficiency in using computers and technology for job responsibilities.
• Analytical and reasoning ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to connect, inspire, and lead students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive hand motions.

Work Environment

The role involves working indoors and outdoors, depending on the sport. Occasional deadlines, public interaction, and moderate noise levels are expected.

Starting Stipend: $2,472