HS Head Boys Wrestling Coach - Schlagle

KCK•Kansas City, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is seeking a Head Boys Wrestling Coach for Schlagle High School. This role is responsible for all levels and phases of the sport, ensuring that duties are carried out correctly and on schedule. The coach will enforce KSHSAA rules, supervise student athletes, maintain records, and ensure compliance with all district and state requirements. This includes managing equipment, organizing checkouts, and overseeing coaching personnel. The position also involves monitoring student academic eligibility and providing support for students needing assistance. The coach will also be responsible for communicating team scores to media outlets and preparing public information releases.

Requirements

Certified teacher or qualify for Rule 10 certification through the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Successful completion of a criminal background check.
Current certification in CPR and AED.

Responsibilities

Enforce all rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
Supervise student athletes during all facets of participation (competition travel, meetings, practices, etc.) to ensure a safe environment with minimal risk of injury.
Maintain a variety of records, including pre-participation physical exams, concussion forms, insurance waivers, medical releases, activity consent forms, emergency contact information, schedules, equipment inventory, game/student athlete statistics, and accurate squad rosters.
Verify that all necessary forms are completed before a candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice.
Ensure all transfer students meet KSHSAA eligibility requirements prior to participation.
Ensure all participating students have purchased the required activity ticket.
Implement and manage practice schedules, facility usage, equipment scheduling, and staff assignments, submitting schedules to administration.
Supervise practice sessions and maintain security of the locker room.
Report all injuries of participants to proper school officials according to policy.
Support and follow the recommendations of athletic trainers regarding student safety, injury, and participation.
Support and conform to established decisions and policy decisions of the school and USD 500.
Organize a system for uniform and equipment checkout, maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, enforce rules regarding care of equipment, and ensure accountability at the conclusion of each season.
Inform administration of equipment needs to maintain safety and performance.
Maintain records of evaluation procedures and assess student athletes for feedback and team placement.
Conduct and attend a variety of supporting activities such as league meetings, coaches meetings, parent orientations, recognition events, and banquets.
Develop team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (strength, speed, agility, nutrition, injury prevention) to enhance performance.
Evaluate facility and/or playing field for potential hazards and inadequate equipment, and assist in making modifications or recommendations to reduce risk of injury.
Oversee coaching personnel and student managers, providing direction and monitoring activities.
Guide coaching personnel in instructional techniques, organization of practices, and supervision responsibilities.
Assign duties to coaching personnel and prepare written evaluations for each coach at the conclusion of the season.
Advise coaching personnel, parents, and athletes of expectations of good sportsmanship.
Monitor student athlete academic eligibility in compliance with KSHSAA and USD 500 policies.
Provide appropriate intervention (counseling, tutoring) to students needing assistance to maintain academic eligibility.
Report all team scores to appropriate media outlets and prepare other public information releases as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Athletic Director.