ECA- Head Boys Varsity Wrestling Coach

North Lawrence Community Schools•Bedford, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Boys Varsity Wrestling Coach is responsible for helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. This role involves leadership in the wrestling program, adherence to athletic handbooks and rules, and acting as a positive role model.

Requirements

Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred.
First aid and CPR training preferred.
Experience in teaching and/or coaching is preferred.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrate success in the area of application.

Responsibilities

Serve in a leadership capacity in the wrestling program.
Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
Maintain competency in IHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
Work cooperatively with all IHSAA and HHC coaches, athletic directors, and students to ensure healthy and positive rivalries.
Recommend to the Athletic Director teams that may be scheduled.
Work closely with the Athletic Director to schedule IHSAA facility use.
Secure the Athletic Director’s approval before scheduling non-school facilities for off-campus activities.
Work with coaches and/or Athletic Director to plan transportation and appropriate supervision at away contests in compliance with district travel policy and guidelines.
Assist Athletic Director in recruiting and hiring all coaches.
Evaluate all assistant and volunteer coaches in his/her sport.
Assign duties to the coaching staff.
Maintain an accurate and current team & program roster and submit copies to the Athletic Office.
Work closely with the Athletic Director and Booster Club to finance his/her sport by preparing and submitting an annual budget; follow IHSAA school board policies regarding setting funding criteria and handling financial transactions and set parameters and supervise fundraising efforts for all teams under his/her direction.
Develop a consistent and positive communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about his/her sport.
Maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
Arrange for the presentation of team awards through the Athletic Office.
Record, submit, and maintain necessary IHSAA and HHC forms and paperwork.
Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Ensure that no bullying/hazing occurs in his/her sport.
Establish performance criteria for participation in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
Check with the Athletic Office on an individual athlete’s eligibility.
Enforce all rules of the IHSAA related to his/her sport.
Oversee the safety condition of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
Cooperate with the Athletic Director to verify that no participant is issued equipment or allowed to practice until his/her physical examination card has been completed and his/her insurance coverage is in effect.
Enforce rules and regulations concerning the conditioning of players and their health and safety.
Report injuries to the athletic trainer through personal communication and completing and submitting incident reports to the athletic trainer and Athletic Office.
Exercise great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature.
Assure that the injured athlete is receiving competent medical care.
Secure the signed approval of the doctor and parent before the athlete is allowed to participate again in athletic activities following injuries of a serious or prolonged nature.
Provide supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.
Ensure that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.
Plan all practice sessions and competitions, and supervise out-of-season conditioning program.
Ensure a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language and behaviors.
Plan and execute special events such as assemblies, Senior/Parent Night, team meals, awards banquet, other special recognition, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.