Head Coach Girls Wrestling

Catalina Foothills School District•Catalina Foothills, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach, Girls Wrestling, carries out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. The coach instructs athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training to support individual and team success. The role supervises assigned athletes and assumes supervisory control over all athletes in the program when needed. The coach implements athletic policies and applicable school district, state, and regional regulations; maintains discipline and promotes morale and cooperation; and follows the proper administrative chain of command for student and parent requests or grievances. Administrative duties include assisting with scheduling, transportation, event and practice preparation, coordination with school employees, and providing eligibility and other required documentation to the athletic director. The coach is accountable for program equipment and facilities, including issuing, marking, storing, and inventorying equipment; coordinating equipment processing; monitoring designated rooms and authorizing access; securing the building before leaving; coordinating with custodial staff; and teaching athletes to care for school property. The position is at Catalina Foothills High School, with a stipend range of $2,900–$3,463, depending on experience.

Requirements

Valid Arizona Teacher Certification or Substitute Certificate.
CPR certification.
Current, valid Arizona IVP Level One fingerprint clearance card without restrictions at the time of hire.
Ability and willingness to drive a district vehicle to transport students to matches and serve as the team's supervising adult.
Arizona driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to organize and supervise a total sports program.
Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of wrestling and willingness to continue examining new theories and procedures relevant to the field.

Nice To Haves

Employment as a teacher at Catalina Foothills School District is preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration.
Instruct athletes in individual and team fundamentals, strategy, and physical training.
Supervise assigned athletes and assume supervisory control over all athletes in the program when needed.
Implement athletic policies approved by the Governing Board and applicable school district, state, and regional regulations consistently.
Follow the proper administrative chain of command and refer student and parent requests or grievances through appropriate channels.
Attend public, staff, and departmental meetings as required.
Maintain discipline and promote morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
Assist the head coach with scheduling and transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
Assist with preparations for scheduled sport events and practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
Coordinate the program with maintenance and school employees.
Provide the athletic director with documentation required for physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
Account to the head coach for equipment; collect the cost of equipment that is lost or not returned; arrange equipment issuing, marking, and storage; and submit an annual inventory and current records.
Coordinate equipment processing with the equipment manager.
Monitor locker rooms, equipment room, training room, and coaches' offices, and authorize access to those areas.
Secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building and coordinate with custodial staff on duty.
Teach athletes to respect, care for, and properly use equipment and school property.
Drive a district vehicle to transport students to matches and serve as the team's supervising adult.