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 students’ academic and moral success. The role supports and helps supervise the wrestling program, follows the Head Wrestling Coach’s direction, and carries out related responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach or administration. The position requires knowledge of school, system, state, and conference athletic rules; technical knowledge of wrestling; and an understanding of student-athlete growth and development. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred) and previous successful wrestling coaching experience. If offered a position, the prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test. The position is non-exempt and paid according to the Gaston County Schools’ Coach Supplement Schedule.

Requirements

Previous successful coaching experience in wrestling.
Thorough knowledge of the 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 wrestling’s technical aspects and willingness to continue examining new theories and procedures in the field.
Thorough understanding of the growth and development of students and athletes at the assigned school.
Ability to perform basic 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 more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds frequently, and/or more than 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 compliance with 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 a 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 route requests or grievances through appropriate channels.
Maintain discipline, address grievances, and promote morale and cooperation.
Provide athletes with training rules and other sport-specific regulations.
Monitor student-athletes’ grades and conduct.
Attend all practices and games.
Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
When directed by the Head Coach, complete and submit paperwork on disabling athletic injuries to the county athletic office within 24 hours.
Direct student managers, assistants, trainers, and statisticians.
Assist the Head Coach with scheduling, transportation, and requirements for tournaments and special sporting events.
Help prepare for scheduled sporting events and practices and adhere to facility schedules.
When directed by the Head Coach, coordinate the program with maintenance and school employees.
Safeguard and protect assigned equipment and sites; account for equipment and collect fees for lost or unreturned equipment.
Ensure athletes use only authorized building areas 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.