Junior High Wrestling Coach

Wrestling Coach

The Wrestling Coach will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director. The Head Wrestling Coach must appreciate the need for the wrestling program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire Athletic Department. The Head Wrestling Coach is responsible for all aspects of the wrestling program.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in wrestling.
• Contribute to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in wrestling.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Ensure that all wrestling coaches work together toward a common goal within the wrestling program and provide unity with a structured feeder system.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program, which includes but is not limited to making changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.

Requirements

• Previous experience with wrestling.
• Must be 21 years of age, or older.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Complete and submit an RE-1 Valley Schools online application along with 3 letters of reference.
• Willing and able to drive to away games, camps, scrimmages.
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Able to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Able to follow both oral and written directions & instructions from the athletic director.
• Able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Able to handle stressful situations.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Able to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
• Able to effectively manage time and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of all aspects of school sports activity programming.
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with Junior High School students.
• Background/experience in coaching wrestling.

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Application and Selection Procedure

Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/. If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Department, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado. Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.