SOHS - Head Wrestling Coach (26-27)

About the role

The Head Coach is responsible for coaching various middle and high school sports. The position involves supervising assigned assistant coaches.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assistant coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Aid in planning the athletic program.
• Organize and supervise practices.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Ensure eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Aid students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes.
• Aid in the recommendation of the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Oldham County Schools.

Requirements

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. certificate.
• 64 semester hours (minimum) of college credit; or completion of approved KHSAA professional development training as specified in Bylaw 27.21.
• Years of Age.
• Met requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Successful completion of first aid course and CPR certification, as well as any other applicable training requirements as specified by KHSAA Bylaw 27.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and Safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.