Head Coach Wrestling

Gadsden Independent School District•Anthony, NM

About The Position

The Head Coach Wrestling supervises sport-specific student-athletes, assistant coaches, and applicable volunteers in accordance with Gadsden Independent School District policies, New Mexico Activities Association requirements, and applicable laws. The role develops and oversees the grades 9–12 wrestling program, promotes participation and student-athlete development, and is accountable to the Principal and Athletic Director. The coach works with the School Athletic Coordinator, other coaches, families, and school staff to support a safe, competitive, and academically supportive athletic program. The position includes planning and conducting practices and competitions, monitoring student-athlete academic performance and well-being, supervising and evaluating assistant coaches, coordinating with middle school programs, and organizing permitted off-season and summer activities. Coaches who are teachers at the school may have additional duties and compensation related to an assigned Athletic Period; coaches who are not teachers receive a District Athletic Stipend for in-season duties. The role requires completion of coaching-related NMAA online courses, a valid New Mexico coaching license, and CPR certification. Employment as a teacher and three years of sport-related experience are preferred. The work involves regular exposure to outdoor weather and moderate-to-high noise. Physical activities include standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and occasional sitting, climbing or balancing. The employee may occasionally need to lift or move more than 50 pounds and must maintain emotional control under stress.

Requirements

Complete the New Mexico Activities Association’s online course requirements for coaching.
Hold a valid New Mexico coaching license.
Hold CPR certification.
Demonstrate interest in and aptitude for the listed responsibilities.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the stated physical demands of the position, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

Employment as a teacher is preferred.
Three years of sport-related experience is preferred.
For a girls’ sport, a female candidate is preferred.

Responsibilities

Set expectations for competitiveness, character development, academic achievement, and sportsmanship; make participation enjoyable and encourage students to join the athletic program.
Hold pre-season meetings with athletes and parents to explain program philosophy, guidelines, ethics, and responsibilities, and prepare the required parent-signed document for distribution to the athletic coordinator and athletic director.
Monitor student-athlete academic performance and well-being, and provide opportunities for academic and athletic success.
Enforce the athlete Code of Ethics and model appropriate conduct on and off the field.
Assume responsibility for the conduct and well-being of players and assistant coaches, and maintain communication with participants, teachers, administrators, and parents.
Follow district and NMAA policies, eligibility and transfer rules, recruiting guidelines, and paperwork requirements; ensure required forms are completed and signed in RANK ONE before athletes practice or play.
Report inappropriate behavior by athletic personnel or participants to the Principal and School Athletic Coordinator.
Supervise and evaluate assistant coaches in cooperation with the School Athletic Coordinator, and assign their duties and responsibilities.
Attend professional meetings and clinics and work with school and athletic staff to improve the athletic program.
Do not allow an injured participant to play until cleared by the attending physician; instruct athletes about safety and reporting injuries to the trainer, and follow the head trainer’s decisions on injury situations.
Coordinate with other coaches on athletic programs, facilities, scheduling, and travel arrangements; encourage athletes to participate in other sports.
Organize and implement permitted off-season and summer programs to improve student-athletes’ skills.
Promote and support athletic programs involving middle school and elementary school students.
Work directly with and support the middle school program and head coach; encourage alignment with the high school team’s strategies and philosophy, and involve middle school coaches in high school pre-season meetings and practices until their season begins.
Use technically informed coaching strategies and teaching methods; analyze and correct errors, respond to game situations, and apply innovative techniques.
Comply with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and fulfill duties at assigned locations.
Secure facilities after use and supervise the locker room before and after practice until all players have left.
Ensure school uniforms and equipment are used only for school practices and games; develop criteria for earning a letter.
Follow district fundraising guidelines, monitor Booster Club activities and events, and ensure district and NMAA procedures are followed.
Perform other tasks assigned within the parameters of the job analysis.