Assistant Coach - Wrestling @ Forestview High Collegiate Prep Academy

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach serves as a personal example of high moral character and superior teaching standards, with good sportsmanship as the top priority. The coach works with the Head Wrestling Coach, faculty, and staff to support student-athletes’ academic and moral success. The role follows the Head Wrestling Coach’s direction and helps organize, supervise, and promote the wrestling program, while applying school, district, state, and conference policies consistently. The coach supports practices, games, tournaments, and special events; helps guide student-athletes and program personnel; and maintains communication and positive relationships with families, officials, volunteers, media, and fans. The position also includes responsibility for equipment and facilities, student-athlete conduct and academic progress, and required injury paperwork when directed. The role reports directly to the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal. It is classified as non-exempt and compensated according to the Gaston County Schools’ Coach Supplement Schedule. A person offered the position must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of athletic policies approved by the Gaston County Schools’ Board of Education.
Knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations, and ability to implement them consistently and interpret them for staff.
Ability and willingness to organize and assist with supervision of the wrestling program.
Superior knowledge of the technical aspects of wrestling and willingness to continue examining relevant new theories and procedures.
Thorough understanding of the growth and development of students and athletes at the assigned school.
Previous successful coaching experience in wrestling.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Ability to perform very heavy work, exerting over 100 pounds of force occasionally, over 50 pounds frequently, and/or over 25 pounds constantly to lift objects.
Visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles, use measuring devices, and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to standards and instructions.
Visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, work with figures and records processes, operate a computer, and perform extensive research and reading.
If offered the position, pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Coaching experience in a public school system.

Responsibilities

Follow the lead of the Head Wrestling Coach.
Promote wrestling within the school by recruiting athletes who are not participating in other sports programs, and promote the sport outside the school.
Assist with implementing athletic policies across the sports program staff.
Maintain good public relations with news media, the Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Follow the proper administrative chain of command and refer requests or grievances through the appropriate channels.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and promote morale and cooperation.
Provide athletes with training rules and other sport-specific regulations.
Pay ongoing attention to student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
Attend all practices and games.
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
Complete and submit paperwork on disabling athletic injuries to the county athletic office within 24 hours, if directed by the Head Coach.
Direct student managers, assistants, trainers, and statisticians.
Assist the Head Coach with scheduling and arranging transportation and requirements for tournaments and special sport events.
Help prepare for scheduled sporting events and practices and adhere to facility schedules.
Coordinate the program with maintenance and school employees, if directed by the Head Coach.
Safeguard and protect assigned equipment and sites.
Account for equipment and collect fees for equipment that is lost or not returned.
Ensure athletes are in authorized areas of the building at appropriate times.
Inspect locker rooms before and after practices and games for general cleanliness.
Maintain the cleanliness and condition of assigned sport equipment.
Secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building when custodians are not on duty.
Teach players to respect, care for, and properly use equipment and school property.
Perform other duties assigned by the Head Coach and/or administration.