Head Wrestling Coach Central High School

Central Sd 13J•Independence, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Central High School is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach to oversee all aspects of the wrestling program. This role involves educating student athletes and assistant coaches on safety procedures, fostering team building, and implementing effective strategies for the sport. The coach will also be responsible for managing equipment, attending meetings, and ensuring compliance with all relevant rules and policies. Additionally, the position requires supervising practices and contests, coordinating off-season conditioning, and recruiting students for participation.

Requirements

Knowledge of rules, regulations, and policies of the district, athletic conferences, and O.S.A.A.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work with disgruntled adults and students
Ability to work with frequent interruptions
CPR/First Aid Certificate required
Valid Oregon driver license
ASEP Certified
Clearance of a criminal background check and fingerprinting

Responsibilities

Compiles and maintains accurate individual and team performance records
Assures the necessary set up and take down of equipment as well as maintaining a clean facility
Attends meetings scheduled by the Athletic Director
Complies with rules, regulations, and policies of the district, athletic conference, and O.S.A.A.
Educates student athletes and assistant coaches in safety procedures including the need to report injuries immediately to coach/trainer
Fosters team building concepts
Implements appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensures the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times
Issues, collects, inventories, and stores equipment in a safe and secure location
Models positive and professional characteristics and conduct
Monitors athletes’ school attendance, grades, and personal conduct
Motivates individuals and the team, both on and off the playing field/court
Plans, organizes, and implements the teaching fundamentals, strategies, and rules of an assigned sport
Provides assistance at contests or events not associated with assigned sport and attends fundraising events
Stays knowledgeable of changing rules, techniques, and philosophies relevant to the assigned sport
Supervises practices and contests including locker rooms and buses
Rides buses to and from away events
Composes and distributes media releases
Directs activities of assistants
Coordinates off-season physical conditioning programs
Recruits students for participation in sport
Performs other duties as assigned