Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach

Lakeshore Public Schools•Stevensville, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lakeshore High School in Stevensville, Michigan is hiring a Junior Varsity Wrestling Coach for the 2026/2027 season. The coach will assist with planning and supervising practices, competitions, and related activities in accordance with MHSAA regulations, district policies, and conference guidelines. The role includes teaching wrestling technique, match strategy, and sportsmanship; supervising student-athletes; supporting academic achievement and eligibility; and assisting with program logistics and communication. The coach will also assist with transportation coordination and meet operations as assigned by the Head Coach, encourage participation in related athletic programs when applicable, and maintain required coaching certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of wrestling training principles, conditioning, and event competition structure.
Ability to work effectively with high school-aged student-athletes.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and supervisory skills.
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 in organizing, planning, and supervising team practices, competitions, and related activities in accordance with MHSAA regulations, district policies, and conference guidelines.
Instruct student-athletes in proper wrestling mechanics, match strategy, and sportsmanship consistent with MHSAA expectations.
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 cooperation with school academic policies.
Assist in managing program logistics, including equipment, uniforms, and team inventory.
Assist with transportation coordination and meet operations as assigned by the Head Coach.
Encourage participation in related athletic programs when applicable.
Maintain required coaching certifications, including MHSAA-mandated rules meetings and district training requirements.