Girls Assistant Coach, Wrestling, Senior

Cleveland Metropolitan School District•Garrett Morgan High School, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Assistant Coach, Wrestling provides guidance, support, and direction to students participating in Cleveland Metropolitan School District sports programs. The coach plans and conducts wrestling practices and competitions, teaches sport-specific skills and strategies, and supervises students. The role requires compliance with CMSD and OHSAA rules, student eligibility requirements, and district policies and procedures. The position is based at Garrett Morgan High School.

Requirements

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education, required for directing, supervising, or coaching athletic activities involving routine physical activity or health and safety considerations.
Diploma, transcripts, or GED.
Successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen; the offer is also subject to completion of the Pupil Activity Permit before the season.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred.
Knowledge of the technical aspects of wrestling and willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport.

Responsibilities

Attend the OHSAA Rules Interpretation meeting and pre- and post-season meetings.
Understand and follow CMSD and OHSAA guidelines and rules.
Attend and arrive promptly to practices and games.
Track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status.
Submit rosters, schedules, transportation needs, and other required paperwork to the Athletic Director in a timely manner.
Distribute, collect, and care for uniforms and equipment.
Participate in scheduled Athletics Department professional development.
Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site.
Monitor the program for compliance with applicable CMSD policies and procedures.
Attend required organizational meetings conducted by the Athletics Department.
Supervise students before and after practices and competitions.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators.
Notify the Central Office about forfeited games or seasons for review of payments when the full season's duties are not completed.
Use appropriate language and behavior with parents, coaches, students, and referees; exhibit self-control and serve as a role model.
Maintain clean and organized team spaces.
Plan and implement an appropriate number of practices and games.
Organize practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives.
Communicate expectations to athletes during each instructional phase of practice.
Demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules.
Correct athlete behavior and performance consistently.
Motivate athletes and hold them accountable constructively.
Implement an off-season training and conditioning program.