Assistant Wrestling Coach 25/26 SY

Indiana Public Schools • Indianapolis, IN

68d • Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists with all coaching related activities, developing and sustaining a successful program with a strong emphasis in skill development, sportsmanship, teamwork, developing character with a degree of discipline. The Assistant Wrestling Coach will play an integral part in developing the IPS feeder system. They will develop participants coming into their programs with varying skill levels and prepare them to participate at the high school level. It is imperative that the successful candidate demonstrates a proven aptitude for coaching, illustrated by a strong work ethic, organizational skills, and the ability to help produce results. The Assistant Coach will report to the Head Coach, Athletic Coordinator, and performance will be evaluated by the Athletic Coordinator and Principal. The wrestling season will begin in the month of February and conclude in the month of March.

Requirements

• Sufficient knowledge of the sport of wrestling.
• Ability to motivate, teach and recruit qualified student-athletes.
• The ability to handle stressful situations and keep tempers in check.
• Exhibits high standards of professional ethics and conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, organizing, promoting, and conducting tryouts for the sport.
• May be required to work with the Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator to schedule meets.
• Helps coach during each meet.
• Helps develop appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Helps study the skills and abilities of each student-athlete on the team and puts them in position to be successful.
• Creates a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of student-athletes.
• Travels with student-athletes and team personnel on the team bus both to and from games.
• Maintains necessary records and completes required paperwork in a specified time and manner.
• Helps enforce discipline policies and emphasizes sportsmanship and healthy lifestyles.
• Helps supervise student-athletes in locker rooms at home and away meets and ensure appropriate behavior.
• Helps ensure the rules and regulations of conduct and eligibility of student-athletes are effectively communicated and followed throughout the year.
• Helps work to build relationships with IPS high school programs to familiarize students with participating at the next level.
• Professionally represents the school and the district in interactions with students, parents, crowd, staff, officials, competition, and others.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and regularly reviewed pay structures to maintain equity.
• Training and development opportunities to help staff build new skills and grow professionally.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees