Head Wrestling Coach

About the Role

A Telos Academy assistant wrestling coach helps instruct and train students aged 13 to 17 in preparation for wrestling matches. They work directly with the academic team to instruct, evaluate, encourage, monitor, and record the progress of individual students, devising and adapting resources to suit specific learning styles and needs.

Responsibilities

• Work directly under the supervision of the Telos Athletic Coordinator.
• Recruit students interested in wrestling.
• Coordinate rides for athletes from all three campuses to get to practice four days a week (90-minute practices).
• Provide coaching support during practices specific to Telos students.
• Provide coaching support during weekend competitions for Telos students.
• Transport athletes to competition events on Friday nights and/or Saturdays.
• Provide support for Telos students during practice and competition.
• Plan meals, snacks, etc., for all Telos athletes.
• Communicate the weekly and season schedule to the Athletic Director (AD) and therapists.
• Register students for weekend events by Wednesday each week.
• Provide weekly updates to parents, including pictures from each weekend.
• Obtain a USA Wrestling Coaches membership, including a background check and safe sport training (reimbursed by Telos Academy).

Qualifications

• A basic understanding of the disorders Telos treats or a willingness to learn about them.
• A basic understanding of wrestling and coaching.
• A love of physical activity and training.
• A love of working with and teaching adolescents.
• A positive attitude and desire to be a team player.
• Must have CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support Certifications (upon hire).

Pay

Stipend