Mead Girls Wrestling Head Coach

Mead WA • Spokane, WA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The Girls Wrestling Head Coach at Mead High School provides knowledge, motivation, and leadership to help student-athletes reach their potential in an activity that contributes to their physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development. The coach teaches wrestling techniques, rules, and safety practices; organizes and conducts practices; supervises athletes during practices, competitions, camps, and travel; and promotes the athletic program in harmony with the overall school program.

The head coach works with the Athletic Director to schedule practices and competitions, assists with selecting and evaluating assistant coaches, assigns duties, and coordinates decisions about athlete participation with assistant coaches. The coach maintains appropriate student behavior and supervision, ensures eligibility lists are prepared and maintained, and communicates with the Athletic Director and building administration about athletes and the season. The position is for the Winter 2026–2027 season. Practice time is 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The salary range is $6,587 to $11,464 per contract. Documented paid coaching experience at public or private schools, middle school, high school, or collegiate level, in or out of state, is considered for salary placement. A postseason stipend may be paid for authorized playoff or extended activities after the last regularly scheduled GSL contest. Employees not otherwise employed by the District accrue sick leave at one hour per 40 hours worked. Those who work 630 hours during a school year and are not otherwise in benefit-qualifying positions become eligible for benefits for the remainder of that school year. Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability, provided through SEBB.

Applicants must apply online and submit a resume, a letter of interest, and at least three professional reference emails or uploaded recommendation letters. Identity and U.S. work authorization must be verified before employment begins. The successful candidate must be fingerprinted and cleared by the Washington State Patrol and FBI.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old for a head coach.
• Must hold current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Understand the sport, including its safety practices, techniques, rules, and progression of skill development.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward students and the ability to motivate them toward developing a successful program.
• Consistently meet schedule responsibilities for practices, coaching preparation, competitions, and related activities.
• Plan practices and events and organize the materials and personnel needed to conduct them.
• Work positively, professionally, and equitably with students, colleagues, parents, and officials.
• Complete identity and U.S. work authorization verification before employment begins.
• Submit to fingerprinting and obtain clearance from the Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Type II Driver’s License preferred.
• Previous coaching experience at the secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Teach athletes the techniques, rules, and safety practices of wrestling.
• Develop and organize the practice program and conduct practices according to agreed schedules.
• Supervise athletes from the scheduled start of practices or games until all athletes have been picked up, and know where participants are at all times.
• Supervise athletes during practices, games, camps, travel, and other activities connected with athletic events.
• Promote the interscholastic program and direct the team in harmony with the overall school program.
• Model high ethical and moral conduct, including respect and support for contest officials.
• Promote sportsmanship, appreciation of athletics, and pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Promote healthy lifestyles among student-athletes.
• Ensure athletes submit required documentation, including medical insurance forms, and complete required medical examinations before the regular practice season.
• Communicate team rules and athletic department guidelines to parents, and confer with parents or guardians as needed about student performance or conduct.
• Know and follow the student-athlete handbook, state, conference, and district regulations, safety laws, and district policies.
• Follow district procedures for injury care and prevention, submit accident reports, and recognize and adhere to athletes’ health plans.
• Provide equal opportunities to athletes in accordance with the student nondiscrimination policy.
• Complete the annual WIAA general rules clinic and the WIAA-approved clinic for the sport, maintain valid first aid and CPR certifications, and complete required District and WIAA training.
• Work with the Athletic Director to schedule practices and competitions.
• Assist the Athletic Director with selecting and evaluating assistant coaches and assign duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Determine athlete participation during practices and games, including team level and playing time, with feedback from assistant coaches and in conjunction with the assistant coach at the respective level.
• Establish and maintain standards of student behavior and provide proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Work with the Athletic Director and Athletic Administrative Assistant to prepare and maintain lists of athletes eligible for contests under district procedures.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director and building administration about matters related to athletes and the sports season.
• Perform other related duties assigned by District Administrators or the Athletic Director.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Sick leave accrual for employees not otherwise employed in other District positions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed