Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach - Foss High School
About The Position
The Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach assists the head coach in carrying out the objectives of the athletic program. The coach must understand and follow building, Tacoma School District, and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines. The role supervises and supports student athletes, assists with their physical and mental preparation, and helps develop wrestling skills, potential, and sportsmanship. It also includes following district injury procedures and managing athletic equipment and related records. The position works with students in outdoor playing fields, indoor and outdoor courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, or other sports facilities. The work may require lifting and moving sports equipment and demonstrating sports skills, and may involve exposure to infectious diseases and inclement weather. The expected start date is November 16, 2026, and the season runs through March 6, 2027. Compensation is $19.18 per hour; no benefits are provided.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- Some coaching experience.
- At least 19 years of age, as required by WIAA regulation.
- First Aid Certificate, CPR card, and AED training.
- Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Knowledge of wrestling.
- Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
- Ability to deal fairly with student athletes, motivate them, and conduct oneself ethically and exemplarily.
- Ability to maintain poise and composure during practices and games.
- Ability to work with students of differing athletic abilities and establish effective relationships with students and a variety of people in a multicultural, diverse socioeconomic setting.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and training may be evaluated for comparability by Human Resources.
Responsibilities
- Supervise student athletes to promote effective learning through athletic participation.
- Assist the head coach in preparing athletes physically and mentally for athletic contests.
- Administer discipline fairly and consistently, emphasize safety precautions, and provide opportunities for each participant to achieve success.
- Assist in overseeing regular practice sessions that are stimulating and instructive and help athletes develop their potential.
- Teach the basic fundamental skills of wrestling and promote good sportsmanship among team members and coaches.
- Follow regulations in the Coaches’ Handbook and district procedures for handling injuries.
- Oversee issuing, tracking, returning, cleaning, and storing equipment; conduct weekly equipment safety checks; hold students responsible for lost equipment; and complete inventory lists for the building athletic director.
- Attend district and building athletic meetings as called by the building or district athletic director.
- Maintain current knowledge by attending clinics and workshops and keeping up with athletic programs and rule changes adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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Education Level
High school or GED
