Assistant Varsity Boys Wrestling Assistant Coach

Marion Independent School District • Des Moines, IA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Varsity Boys Wrestling Coach is responsible for developing and promoting the wrestling program at Marion High School. This role involves organizing and conducting daily practices, maintaining equipment and facilities, supervising students, and ensuring athlete safety and eligibility. The coach will also assist with budgeting, attend required meetings, support the Booster Club, and communicate with administration, faculty, parents, and students to foster an effective activities department. A key aspect of the role is providing leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program and promoting the sport within youth programs.

Requirements

• Must possess a Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization as mandated by the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Board of Educational Examiners, Iowa High School Athletic Association, and Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union.

Nice To Haves

• Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
• Scouting (if warrants).
• Promote the sport within youth programs (encouraged).

Responsibilities

• Organizing, conducting, and evaluating daily practices.
• Maintaining, inventory, and periodic safety checks of equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Supervising locker rooms and facilities until all students leave.
• Assuring necessary medical attention while working with the Trainer on prevention and rehabilitation programs.
• Determining the needs of the program for budgeting.
• Attending all necessary conference meetings (if applicable).
• Attending all required Iowa High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) and/or Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union (IGHSAU) meetings and submission of all required IHSAA/IGHSAU paperwork.
• Arranging the end of season banquet (encouraged).
• Scouting (if warrants).
• Assisting the Booster Club with needs specific to his/her activity.
• Conducting staff meetings as needed.
• Checking academic progress and eligibility of participants according to Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or IGHSAU rules and regulations.
• Establishing and enforcing all regulations of Marion Independent Schools, the IHSAA and/or the IGHSAU, including informing participants of these policies (Good Conduct, transportation regulations, etc.).
• Promoting the activity through announcements, newsletters, etc.
• Conducting self in a sportsmanlike manner while modeling and promoting the high ideals of sportsmanship with staff and team.
• Communicating throughout the year with the Activities Director in regards to program development, staff and team.
• Providing leadership and program development for a sequential 7-12 program in his/her activity.
• Promoting the sport within youth programs (encouraged).
• Informing participants of lettering and special award criteria and informing the Activities Office which athletes receive these awards.
• Aiding the Activities Director in the establishment of a schedule.
• Continuous development, improvement, and evaluation of Assistant Coaches (9-12).
• Attending clinics and reading literature to stay abreast of changes in activity.
• Supplying the Activities Director with the forms, team information, season summary and statistics in order for them to run the department effectively and efficiently.
• Acting as the historian for the sport collecting and updating individual and team records.
• Communicating with the administration, faculty, Activities Director, parents, students, and staff members in an effort to have an effective and efficient Activities Department.
• Modeling the highest level of integrity and ethical behavior.
• Knowing the rules of the sport.
• Developing philosophies that guide program development.
• Assisting in establishing goals for the program, team and individuals and developing strategies to achieve.
• Working hard.
• Being positive.
• Being on time.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed