Middle School Assistant Girls Wrestling

Marion City School District•Marion, OH

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a supplemental coaching vacancy for the 2026-2027 Winter Season at Marion City Schools. The position is for a Middle School Assistant Girls Wrestling coach. The role involves leading, promoting, and facilitating student athletes to achieve maximum potential by instilling ethical values, teamwork, and a winning attitude. The assistant coach will assist the head coach in organizing practices and meetings to teach and promote the fundamentals of wrestling.

Requirements

PASP – Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit issued by The Ohio Department of Education, which includes: -Fundamentals of Coaching -Concussion Education -Valid CPR Certification -First Aide/Health Safety
A thorough knowledge of the sport / activity that is being taught
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training – Lindsey’s Law
An thorough knowledge and background of the sport that he / she is coaching
Ability to work effectively with others
Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
Effective, active listening skills
Organizational and problem solving skills
Knowledge of child development and an understanding of age appropriate tasks
Ability to work in a team environment
Interacts in a positive manner with staff, parents and students
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment
Respond appropriately to crisis situations (i.e. emergencies, employee/parent concerns)
Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required

Nice To Haves

Alternative to the above qualifications as superintendent and / or board of education may find appropriate

Responsibilities

Assist the head coach in the organization of practices and meetings to teach and promote the fundamentals of the activity/sport.
Ensure the safety of students.
Set a good moral and ethical example for athletes, the student body, and community.
Work cooperatively with the Head Coach to better the athletic program.
Conduct oneself in an ethical manner during contests and practices.
Assist the Head Coach as directed during practices.
Notify parents of athlete(s) needing medical attention, refer for a physical and keeping records.
Assist in the inventory and dissemination of athletic equipment.
Be present at all practices and ensure that all student-athletes are accounted for after practice.
Cooperate with other sports/coaches to develop a total athletic program.
Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude, and conversation.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
Work cooperatively with the teaching staff, administration and parents.
Assist in the compilation of lists to be submitted to the Athletic Director.
Act as scouts when needed.
Attend special events such as pep assemblies, homecoming, and parent's night.
Assist in the decisions regarding athletic awards.
Keep abreast of new techniques and innovations by attending clinics and reading material.
Be able to assist and attend Athletic Booster and Athletic Council meetings.
Promote the program to parents, students, and the community.
Assist in the collection of required student athlete forms, pay-to-participate fees, etc.
Instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
Maintain appropriate licenses/endorsements and training hours as required.
Refer suspected cases of child abuse immediately to the appropriate child protective services/law enforcement agency as mandated by state law and Board of Education policy.
Be able to use athletic software.
Follows Board Policy.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.