Assistant Coach - Wrestling Freshman Boys

Illinois School District U-46 • South Elgin, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the head coach with the organization of the wrestling program. The assistant coach will help conduct practices, motivate students, and instruct student athletes in game strategies and techniques. The role involves working within the head coach's organizational structure and ensuring all participants are registered and eligible. Responsibilities include developing schedules, managing equipment, maintaining facilities, and fostering positive relationships with athletes, parents, staff, and the community. The assistant coach must uphold values of sportsmanship and fair play, prioritize academics, and ensure student safety.

Requirements

• Proper certification with American Sport Education Program and/or Valid Illinois Teaching certificate.
• Pass IHSA required tests and view videos.
• Current First Aid/CPR/ AED certification.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory, strategies, and techniques appropriate for high school athletes.
• Proven verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on good sportsmanship, academic excellence, positive attitudes, and character.
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to handle and react professionally to stressful situations.
• Background/experience in coaching.

Nice To Haves

• Able to think on your feet and handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assists the head coach with organization of the program.
• Assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.
• Organizes and oversees specific program levels or areas of responsibility.
• Works within the head coach's organizational structure.
• Works with the head coach and athletic secretary to verify that all participants have fully registered and are eligible.
• Works with the head coach in developing game schedules, practice schedules, facilities use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Communicates and plans with the head coach practice sessions and competition strategies which ensure the health and physical well-being of the student participants.
• Is present at pre-season parent meetings for all levels of sport to review scholastic eligibility requirements, athletic code of conduct, team rules, injury prevention, and inherent risks of the sport.
• Works effectively with the head coach to manage and coordinate practice and competition schedules throughout the off-season, summer, and in-season periods.
• Assumes responsibility for their level's inventory, selection and care of equipment.
• Maintains a safe facility and equipment associated with activity.
• Maintains effective communication with athletes, school administration, staff, students, parents and the community.
• Maintains good public relations with media, boosters, parents, officials, players, fans, local youth programs, etc.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Works effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Models and instills the values of sportsmanship and fair play to all participants.
• Stays abreast of students' athletic and academic eligibility and works with teachers and administration to help keep academics the priority.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.
• Plans, organizes, and implements safe and effective daily practices and other planned events.
• Responsible for the supervision of all students under their care before, during, and after practices and contests.
• Applies and enforces student discipline in accordance with the U-46 Athletic Code of Conduct and U-46 Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborates with the head coach for all fundraising activities and maintains accurate records of monies collected and deposited in compliance with District policy and procedures.
• Maintains and provides the head coach with end-of-season individual and team records and statistics.
• Contributes to the long-term success and viability of the program by establishing positive relationships with local athletics organizations and K-8 sports programs.
• Attendance at Freshman Orientation and incoming 8th Grade Night, as applicable.
• Engages in personal professional development activities.
• Performs other duties/events as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director.

Benefits

• Terms of employment are determined by IHSA approved athletic calendar and school district policy.
• If satisfactory status is maintained, the position can be renewed without reapplying (for ETA coaches).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED