Wrestling, Boys Head Coach

About the Role

Head Wrestling Coach position at Lightridge High School for the winter season (November - February).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining high academic standards for all student athletes.
• Assist the athletic director and principal in the hiring and/or retention of assistant coaches.
• Direct, supervise, and regularly evaluate the performance of all assistant coaches.
• Work cooperatively with the athletic director to assure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Collaborate with other head athletic coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Foster appreciation for athletics, sportsmanship, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
• Direct the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity wrestling team and supervise assistant coaches for junior varsity and freshman teams.
• Act as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and team members.
• Personally direct the team at all varsity contests and attend as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible, including supervision at invitational meets or postseason competition.
• Advise the athletic director on schedule preparation, official selection, and performance evaluations.
• Recommend equipment, supplies, and inventory needs for the sports program.
• Advise the athletic director on the condition of athletic facilities and maintenance needs.
• Ensure compliance with VHSL rules by preparing and maintaining eligibility lists for all players.
• Recommend removal of athletes from the team when training or eligibility regulations are not met.
• Ensure all athletes have passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organize tryouts and recruit support staff such as equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, and ball runners.
• Maintain records, statistics, news items, and photographs for the wrestling teams.
• Recommend students for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates.
• Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
• Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
• Perform other duties related to the position as requested by the high school principal and/or athletic director.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience or participation in wrestling at the high school or college level.
• Completion of CPR and First Aid training or enrollment in a current course.
• Preferred: Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools.
• Preferred: Virginia Teaching License candidate or full-time classified employee of Loudoun County Public Schools.

Pay

Salary follows the Loudoun County Public Schools compensation scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation.

Union Designation: Non-Union.