Assistant Wrestling Coach - RHS

Reynolds Sd 7•Troutdale, OR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists the Head Wrestling Coach with organizing the wrestling program at the assigned school. The role supports practices and competitions, motivates students, and instructs student athletes in wrestling strategies and techniques. Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors and may occasionally take place on field trips away from school. The work environment noise level is usually moderate. The position works under the supervision of the Head Wrestling Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal, and does not exercise supervision. Candidates must meet the listed coaching training requirements and be able to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Requirements

Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must have some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of wrestling.
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Must complete NFHS Coaches Training, First Aid, Steroid Awareness, Concussion Management, and Heat Illness Training.
Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods; use manual dexterity to dial a telephone; see and read computer screens and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels indoors and outdoors and on the telephone; and speak audibly and clearly.
Must have the physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk, and reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

Some experience as an assistant wrestling coach at the high school or college level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach with teaching students the sport’s rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques.
Organize and direct individual and small-group practice activities and exercises as directed by the head coach.
Assess participants’ skills, monitor students during practices and competitions, and keep the head coach informed about student athletic performance.
Assist with determining game strategy.
Help supervise athletes during practices and competitions.
Follow established procedures in the event of an injury.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward students, officials, and spectators.
Keep the equipment room orderly and secure; distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms as directed by the head coach.
Assist the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participate in special activities, including parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and assemblies.
Distribute and maintain eligibility forms, emergency data, and other related records.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach, Athletic Director, Principal, or another appropriate administrator.