Coach- Wrestling, Co-Ed 7-12

Codman Academy Charter School•Boston, MA

20d

About The Position

The Club Wrestling Head Coach is responsible for recruiting within the school, training and participating in competitions, and coaching team members. The coach must follow MCSAO/MIAA rules and regulations, as well as the rules and regulations established by the Codman Academy District Board and athletic administration. The position runs from December 2026 through February 2027, with practice times that may vary. Compensation is a $3,500 stipend.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience coaching wrestling at the high school level; head coaching experience preferred.
Effective coaching knowledge, techniques, and skills.
Knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of wrestling.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MCSAO), opponents, staff, parents, and students.

Nice To Haves

Head coaching experience.

Responsibilities

Assist with supervising athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote student-athletes’ athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship.
Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet student-athletes’ needs and improve their abilities in wrestling.
Coordinate the development and promotion of the sport.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time for individual and team development.
Hold a preseason meeting with interested student-athletes and contact parents before tryouts.
Apply and enforce student discipline during contests, practices, and trips off school property.
Encourage behavior consistent with Codman’s Habits of Scholarship throughout athletic participation.
Take precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing and bullying.
Maintain and secure equipment and uniforms.
Maintain records to ensure compliance with applicable MCSAO/MIAA regulations and ensure those regulations are followed.
Participate in special activities, including senior night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Represent the Codman Academy District and wrestling program professionally.
Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attend coach development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities as determined by the Athletic Director.
Recruit within the school, train and participate in competitions, and coach team members.