Wrestling - Head Coach - Girls

About the role

Reports to: Athletic Director/Principal. To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. Performance of this job is evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the athletic director in the scheduling of intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the coach’s sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by the individual students.
• Maintains communication with parents & parent organizations.

Qualifications

• Valid Ohio certification/licensure
• Bachelor’s degree
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit

Skills

• Excellent observation and communication skills
• Ability to perform strenuous tasks, such as lifting, when working with students
• Ability to assist students with behavioral/management needs
• Willingness to work frequent evenings and/or weekends
• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue