Head Wrestling Coach

About the Role

The Orting School District is seeking applicants for the position of Head Wrestling Coach at Orting Middle School, a member of the Plateau League. The head coach oversees and runs the entire middle school wrestling sports program, committed to providing excellence in all extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and run the entire middle school wrestling sports program
• Communicate positively and effectively with students, parents, staff, and community members
• Motivate teens to reach their highest potential academically through sportsmanship

Requirements

• Experience in coaching or participating in wrestling
• Knowledge of wrestling techniques and strategies
• Ability to meet all W.I.A.A. requirements for Washington State Coaching Standards
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Successful experience working with teenage athletes

Qualifications

• High school graduate or completion of a GED program
• At least 21 years of age
• Current first aid and CPR training
• Flexible schedule, available immediately after school (2:25 PM M-Th, 12:55 PM F)

Benefits

Regular employees working 630 hours or more annually are eligible for:

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program
• Optional participation in deferred compensation/403B plans, dependent care flexible spending/health savings accounts, and additional life insurance/long-term disability coverage
• VEBA (Health Reimbursement Account) for pre-tax contributions to out-of-pocket medical expenses

Schedule

Work Year: 2026-27
Middle School Early Winter Season: 10/26/2026 - 12/17/2026
Work Start: 2:25 PM M-Th, 12:55 PM F

Pay

OXA Extra Curricular Salary Schedule Appendix A

Location: Orting Middle School
Reports to: Director of Athletics & Activities
Contact: Amy Tate (tatea@orting.wednet.edu) or Tyler Polly (pollyt@orting.wednet.edu)