Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach

Academy School District 20•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach provides coaching, athlete development, and supervisory responsibilities for an athletic program at Discovery Canyon Campus High School. The position is responsible to the Athletic Director and/or a head coach. The coach helps create a positive, competitive program focused on individual and team growth, athlete character development, skill progression, and success in competition. Compensation for extra-pay positions is contingent upon District approval of the related athletic event during the school year. The role includes communicating regularly with the Athletic Director, athletes, families, and other stakeholders; supervising athletes and facilities around practices and competitions; maintaining equipment; coordinating required rosters, transportation requests, and certifications; monitoring and communicating about injuries; and supporting compliance with governing-body rules and regulations. The coach is expected to pursue professional learning, accept feedback, and meet established performance standards. The position is based in a professional school environment, operating independently and with others, indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally. The work environment may range from quiet to loud and involves frequent in-person and other communication with students, the public, and staff. Scheduled work hours or days apply, and extended hours or days may be required as directed. Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or squatting, lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds (potentially more depending on assignment and student need), climbing stairs or ladders, reaching, grasping, and using computer keyboards and other equipment.

Requirements

ASEP Certification – American Sport Education Program.
CHSAA Certification – Colorado High School Activities Association.
High school diploma or equivalent.
NFHS Coaching Fundamentals Certification – National Federation of State High Schools.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and professions, including supervisors, administrators, coworkers, staff, students, parents, and the public.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and interact with the public courteously and professionally.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and understand data privacy laws and their implications for the educational community.
Ability to manage simultaneous demands, set clear priorities, and demonstrate effective organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work days, hours, locations, and assignments as directed by the supervisor within the position responsibilities.
Ability to work well with others in a team setting and demonstrate cooperative, collaborative, and problem-solving skills.
Commitment to students’ education as a primary responsibility.
Demonstrated knowledge of the sport, athletes’ developmental levels, and strategies for advancing athlete skills and development.
Demonstrated leadership that is fair, understanding, tolerant, and patient, and that helps create a positive environment.
Student-centered, relationship-focused, detail-oriented, energetic, creative, innovative, and flexible approach.

Nice To Haves

Initial Teacher License – Colorado Department of Education.
Professional Teacher License – Colorado Department of Education.

Responsibilities

Communicate high expectations for athlete behavior and reinforce those expectations.
Communicate regularly with the Athletic Director and maintain timely, professional communication with stakeholders.
Demonstrate knowledge of wrestling, applicable policies and rules, game management strategies, and governing-body requirements.
Develop a positive program that supports individual and team growth and creates opportunities for athlete success.
Apply strategies and tactics to maximize individual and team opportunities for success in competitions.
Plan daily, weekly, monthly, and annual character development for athletes.
Prepare detailed practice plans that advance individual skills and strategy development.
Maintain, inventory, store, and reorder equipment before the season begins.
Evaluate assistant coaches where applicable.
Monitor athlete injuries, communicate with the athletic trainer and parents, take a proactive approach to injuries, and ensure medical release before athletes return to play.
Supervise facilities and athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.
Submit rosters, transportation requests, and certifications before deadlines.
Meet fiscal management responsibilities in a timely manner.
Seek feedback and pursue professional growth and learning.
Report consistently for scheduled work, meet performance standards, and perform other duties as assigned.