Boys Wrestling, Head Coach, High School

DPS • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Boys Wrestling Head Coach teaches athletes fundamental and advanced skills to prepare them for competition. The coach is expected to understand sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety, and to become an expert in the rules, strategies, and techniques of wrestling. The role also supports coordinating and recruiting student participants.

Applications will be received until October 29, 2026. If the position is not filled by that date, applications submitted afterward may be considered. Interested applicants must apply online through the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org. Applicants must live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with DPS, and must be able to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.

Requirements

• At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current CPR certification or the ability to obtain it before coaching; online CPR certification is not accepted.
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
• Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Commitment to racial and educational excellence and to supporting students’ access to high-quality education.

Nice To Haves

• Teacher certification is preferred.
• Previous coaching experience, experience working with urban youth, or teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to prepare athletes for competition.
• Understand and apply knowledge of sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Learn and apply the rules, strategies, and techniques required for wrestling.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.
• Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
• Support all students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees.
• Time off.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• PERA Retirement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED