Assistant Wrestling Coach

Heritage Academy•Queen Creek, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists the Head Wrestling Coach in promoting an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists in providing leadership and supervision for team and individual sports, and works closely with the other staff and administration.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
NFHS and Concussion certified required
Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities
Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods
Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment
Professional and friendly disposition
Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512
Regularly required to talk or hear.
Frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
May occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision.
Ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred
1-2 years of experience coaching student athletes in an academic setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and supervision of the wrestling program and team.
Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance.
Assist in designing a training program and game program.
Assist in organizing and supervising the coaching staff to assure that the program is properly implemented.
Assume duties of the Head Coach if required to do so.
Assist in the development of team rules, communicating them to the players and their parents, and equitably enforce them.
Ensure that student athletes meet eligibility rules.
Ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
Ensure the continual supervision of student athletes on the field, in conditioning, and in locker and shower rooms.
Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competition to the Head Coach, Activities Director, and Principal.
Assist in the proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
See that district policies are observed during all activities.
Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
Obtain advance approval of the Head Coach for all activities and expenditures.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Activities Director, Principal, or other Administrative Staff.