GHS - Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach - Girls

Goshen Community Schools•Goshen, IN

About The Position

The following vacancy exists in Goshen Community Schools for the 2025-26 school year: Goshen High School arsity Assistant Wrestling Coach - Girls POSITION PURPOSE: The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping the head coach with organizing the program at the assigned school. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops a transformational coaching statement which is clearly communicated to staff, team members, and parents. Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport. Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach. Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students. Assists with determining game strategy. Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition. Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury. Models sportsmanship-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators. Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security. Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach. Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies. Performs support tasks such as distributing eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities. Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, & Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
IHSAA required coaching classes
Preference given to GCS employees

Nice To Haves

Player experience
Middle School or High School coaching experience preferred
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred.
Strong communication, motivational and organization skills.
Team building abilities and working in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrate success in area of application.

Responsibilities

Develops a transformational coaching statement which is clearly communicated to staff, team members, and parents.
Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
Assesses player’s skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
Assists with determining game strategy.
Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Models sportsmanship-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.
Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach.
Assists the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Performs support tasks such as distributing eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletic Director, & Principal or other appropriate administrator.