Athletic Coach: JV Wrestling Coach

South Burlington School District • South Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The JV Wrestling Coach directs student athletes in the fundamentals, strategies, and physical training needed to participate in wrestling. The coach assists with sport administration and event preparation, equipment and school-property management, and supervision and guidance of athletes during practices, games, transportation, and other assigned activities. The coach assists the Varsity Coach, Activities/Athletic Director, and/or Principal in carrying out their responsibilities and is accountable to the Varsity Coach for assigned equipment and the safeguarding of school property.

Requirements

• Effective organizational, communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of computers and fitness equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of District requirements and School Board policies.
• Knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations.
• Ability to work collaboratively; demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and good sportsmanship.
• Responsibility for student athletes participating in the assigned sport.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience organizing and leading a comprehensive sports program.
• Advanced knowledge and/or demonstrated continued learning in health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Varsity Coach with scheduling and coordinating transportation to tournaments and special sport events.
• Help prepare scheduled practices and sporting events, and coordinate facility use with maintenance and other school staff.
• Ensure student athletes provide the Activities/Athletic Director with required health certifications, parent consent, and eligibility documentation.
• Provide information about assigned areas for budget preparation and follow safeguards for maintaining equipment, storage areas, and facilities.
• Collect costs for equipment that is damaged, lost, or not returned; arrange equipment issuance, storage, and reconditioning; and maintain inventories and current equipment records.
• Teach athletes respect for school equipment and property, ensure proper equipment care and cleanliness, safeguard equipment and storage sites, and monitor equipment rooms and access.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, check facility cleanliness, and secure doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving school grounds.
• Provide participants with the sport's training rules and regulations, and travel to, attend, and provide assistance and safeguards at practices and games.
• Supervise athletes during transportation, in locker rooms and facilities, and at events; direct student managers, assistants, and statisticians; and manage access to authorized areas.
• Enforce appropriate discipline consistent with school policy and team expectations, promote morale and cooperation, and resolve complaints or disputes.
• Keep current on technical aspects of team sports, trends, developments, and research; attend clinics, conferences, and other teams' contests whenever possible.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitively priced health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Sick time
• Professional time and other leaves
• Retirement plan through VT State Teachers Retirement for educators, or a 403(b) plan with up to 6% provided by the district for other staff
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed