Junior Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach

Lakeshore Public Schools•Stevensville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore High School is hiring a Junior Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026/2027 season. The coach assists the Head Wrestling Coach with junior varsity practices, competitions, and related activities in accordance with MHSAA regulations, district policies, and conference guidelines. The role supports student-athlete development, academic achievement, team logistics, and a positive environment emphasizing character, sportsmanship, respect, integrity, and fair play.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of wrestling techniques, training principles, conditioning, and competition structure.
Ability to work effectively with high school-aged student-athletes.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and supervisory skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching staff.
Ability to pass required background checks and meet district hiring requirements.
Completion of the required MHSAA rules meeting or equivalent annual certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Prior wrestling coaching experience.
Experience working with adolescent athletes in an educational or competitive sports setting.
Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Wrestling Coach with planning, organizing, and supervising junior varsity practices, competitions, and related activities in accordance with MHSAA regulations, school district policies, and conference guidelines.
Teach student-athletes proper wrestling techniques, match strategy, conditioning, and sportsmanship.
Supervise student-athletes during practices, meets, team travel, and school-sponsored events.
Promote a team culture emphasizing character, sportsmanship, respect, integrity, and fair play.
Assist with communication among student-athletes, parents or guardians, school personnel, and athletic administration.
Support academic achievement and monitor student-athlete eligibility in accordance with district policies.
Assist with program logistics, including equipment, uniforms, and team inventory.
Assist with transportation coordination, meet preparation, and event operations as assigned by the Head Coach.
Support student-athlete development and encourage continued participation in the wrestling program.
Collaborate with the Head Wrestling Coach and other coaching staff to support program goals and provide a positive, developmentally appropriate experience.
Maintain required coaching certifications, including MHSAA-mandated rules meetings and district training requirements.