Assistant High School Wrestling Coach

Enid Public Schools•Enid, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The head athletic coach assumes the extra duty of providing coaching leadership in a specified area of the school’s athletic program. As a part of that leadership responsibility, the head coach delegates responsibility for specific tasks to the assistant coach(es) and must be a member of the Oklahoma Coach’s Association (OCA). The goal is to develop a winning culture and program (7-12) that results in student athletes whom achieve their potential academically, athletically, socially, and morally. This is a stipend position with a teaching position available.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience coaching basketball at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
Must possess effective coaching techniques.
Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (OSSAA/OCA), opponents, officials, staff, parents, and students.
Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount alongside extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and strategies.
Knowledge of NFHS, OSSAA, and OK Big 7 Conference rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
The applicant must possess the ability to communicate well via all modes including email, Remind, and text.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of responsibility.
The applicant must possess the ability to assess players and coaches.
The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally effective.
The applicant should be a progressive thinker but a believer in planning and organization.

Nice To Haves

Head coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Ensure golf coaches work together toward a common goal within the golf program and provide unity within the youth community.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team instruction.
Ensure proper use of off-season time Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Hold a preseason meeting with all student-athletes and parents before the first official practice.
Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and trips off school property, encouraging sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
Maintain and secure all golf equipment.
Assist student-athletes with college athletic recruitment.
Assist the Athletic Director with the scheduling of games and coordinate transportation.
Act as a team representative and promote the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Participate in special activities to include senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep rallies.
Assists the athletic director in the recruitment/selection of assistant coaches for his/her sport.
Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their child.
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all aspects of coaching.
Attend head coach’s meetings, staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching skills.
Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.