2026/27 Assistant Wrestling Coach (Northeast High School)

KCMO•Kansas City, MO

About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach provides leadership for the school’s athletic program by developing, implementing, and enhancing the assigned sport. The role promotes student-athlete growth and program excellence while aligning with district goals and expectations. This is a seasonal position at Northeast High School, with a salary of $4,500 per season. The coach reports to the Athletic Director/Building Principal and supervises student-athletes.

Requirements

Knowledge of the assigned sport, including its philosophy and coaching.
Successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
Strong commitment to the student-athlete concept.
Working knowledge of collegiate eligibility center regulations.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and fingers, bend, stoop, and lift objects weighing at least 25 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the assigned sport with the full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
Assist with implementing athletic standards in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all required MSHSAA sessions.
Assist in coordinating the program.
Assist in supervising students at practices and contests.
Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials, and game management.
Help organize and schedule regular practice sessions to develop student-athletes’ potential.
Emphasize safety precautions and apply appropriate training and injury-management procedures.
Conduct the team and oneself ethically during practices and contests, exemplifying high standards of sportsmanship.
Assist with the systematic return of school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
Complete 8 contact hours of professional development: 4 hours of district-level meetings, 3 hours of school-level meetings, and 1 hour of outside meetings or clinics.