BOYS WRESTLING, HEAD COACH, HIGH SCHOOL

Denver Public Schools•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Public Schools is hiring a high school boys wrestling head coach. The coach teaches athletes fundamental and advanced skills to prepare them for competition, understands the sport’s rules, strategies, techniques, equipment, fitness, and safety, and supports coordination and recruitment of student participants. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent, complete CHSAA coaching registration, and have current CPR certification or be able to obtain it before coaching; online CPR certification is not accepted. Teacher certification is preferred. Previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and/or teaching is preferred but not required. The role requires living and working from a permanent home address in Colorado and meeting the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations. Applications are due by October 29, 2026, though later applications may be considered if the position remains unfilled. Compensation is hourly or, for current salaried DPS employees, in the form of a stipend. Denver Public Schools describes its culture as valuing equity, accountability, integrity, collaboration, and fun, with a shared vision that every learner thrives.

Requirements

At least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR certification, or the ability to obtain it before coaching; online CPR certification is not accepted.
Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with Denver Public Schools.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, with or without accommodations.
Commitment to racial and educational excellence and to supporting all students.

Nice To Haves

Teacher certification.
Previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and/or teaching experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to prepare athletes for competition.
Be knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
Learn and apply the rules, strategies, and techniques required for wrestling.
Support coordination and recruitment of student participants.
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in the community.
Support students so they feel seen and heard and have access to high-quality education.