Assistant Wrestling Coach

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists in administering the wrestling program and supports the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal in program operations. The role includes helping develop team philosophies, supervising players, preparing practice and game plans, maintaining equipment and facilities, supporting athletes’ academic progress, and caring for injuries. The coach is expected to build positive relationships with players, families, school staff, officials, media, and the community; follow WVSSAC rules; attend required clinics; and participate in staff development and school sportsmanship and scholar-athlete programs. Additional reasonable, job-related responsibilities may be assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, or Building Principal. Candidates must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification, or possess or be able to obtain WV Coaching Authorization before the season starts. Coaching Authorization requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of a three-day ASEP/WVSSAC certification class and three online exams, four NFHS/WVSSAC online courses and exams, and required SafeSchools training. Prior approval and recommendation from administrators are also required. Compensation is based on the approved BCS Coaching Stipend Schedule.

Requirements

Possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification, or possess or be able to obtain WV Coaching Authorization before the season starts.
A high school diploma or GED is required for WV Coaching Authorization.
Complete a three-day ASEP/WVSSAC certification training class and three online exams, followed by four NFHS/WVSSAC online courses with exams and required SafeSchools training, if obtaining WV Coaching Authorization.
Have prior approval and recommendation of administrators.
Be able to perform the job duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Applicants dismissed or whose contracts were non-renewed for cause by another school district are ineligible for consideration.
Applicants with recent unsatisfactory evaluations are ineligible for consideration.
Applicants with unsatisfactory interview performance or unfavorable reference recommendations are ineligible for consideration.

Responsibilities

Assist in administering the designated sports program.
Assist in developing team philosophies and responsibilities.
Supervise players.
Maintain an inventory of all equipment.
Work with the Head Coach and Athletic Director or Principal on the program budget.
Provide input on maintenance of fields and facilities.
Prepare practice and game plans.
Supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program.
Assist with monitoring players’ academic progress.
Care for injuries.
Build positive relationships with players, parents, students, coaches, band members, faculty, officials, media, and the community.
Know and strictly adhere to all WVSSAC rules.
Attend required WVSSAC clinics.
Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities for the program.
Cooperate in the supervision and evaluation of coaches.
Participate in staff development opportunities for assistant coaches.
Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program.
Cooperate with the Athletic Director or Principal, Head Coach, fellow coaches, and students to promote the interests of the entire athletic program.
Communicate effectively with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and/or Principal regarding operations and activities.
Perform additional reasonable, job-related responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and/or Building Principal.