Assistant Coach, Wrestling, Senior

Cleveland Metropolitan School District•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach, Wrestling supports the wrestling program at Glenville High School by working with the head coach to implement the program’s vision. The coach organizes purposeful practices, teaches wrestling skills, strategies, and rules, and motivates athletes while holding them accountable. The position also involves supervising students, coordinating with families and school staff, complying with CMSD and OHSAA requirements, and completing athletics-related administrative duties. Employment is contingent on completing a Pupil Activity Permit before the season, an FBI/BCI background check, and a drug screen. CMSD is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education for directing, supervising, or coaching an athletic student activity program.
Knowledge of the technical aspects of wrestling.
Willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport.
Diploma, transcripts, or GED.
Successful completion of a Pupil Activity Permit before the season, FBI/BCI background check, and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend OHSAA preseason meetings and CMSD pre- and postseason coaches’ meetings.
Understand and follow CMSD and OHSAA guidelines and rules.
Attend and arrive promptly to practices and games.
Track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status.
Submit rosters, schedules, transportation needs, and required paperwork to the head coach and/or athletic director.
Distribute, collect, and care for uniforms and equipment.
Participate in scheduled professional development provided by the Athletics Department.
Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site.
Cooperate with the head coach to implement the program’s vision.
Communicate with Central Office about forfeited games or seasons for review of payments when the full season’s duties are not completed.
Supervise students before and after practices and competitions.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, administrators, and other coaches about roles, duties, and responsibilities.
Organize practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives.
Communicate expectations to athletes during each instructional phase of practice.
Demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules.
Correct athlete behaviors and performance consistently.
Motivate athletes and hold them accountable constructively.
Implement an off-season training and conditioning program.