Varsity Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach

School District of Lancaster•East/Jp Campus, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with the organization, administration, facilitation, and maintenance of a successful athletic team. The role requires a thorough understanding of PIAA and NFHS rules, adherence to policies, and active participation in team development and student recruitment. The assistant coach will teach techniques, strategies, and tactics aligned with the head coach's philosophy, assist in developing practice plans, and model respect and positive behavior. Collaboration with administrators, teachers, and support staff is essential, as is fostering year-round opportunities for athletes.

Requirements

Demonstrated successful experience playing and/or coaching the sport.
Teaching certification or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogy.
Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
Understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport.
Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members, and administrators.
Experience working with urban students.
Availability to assist with the implementation of a year-round training program.
Ability to work with coaches and students.
Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.
Must be cooperative, congenial and service oriented.
Must motivate students.
Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communication.
Ability to function in a fast paced high pressure work setting.
High degree of patience and tolerance.

Nice To Haves

National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body).

Responsibilities

Assist with the organization, administration, facilitation, and maintenance of a successful athletic team.
Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.
Adhere to attendance, eligibility, and discipline policies.
Assist with the collection and inventory of equipment.
Attend scheduled meetings with the head coach.
Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the head varsity coach or athletic director.
Attend all JV/Varsity practices which occur before the start of the middle school season.
Communicate regularly with youth coaches running programs that serve as feeder programs.
Actively recruit students and encourage participation.
Assist with maintaining student participation during the season.
Assist with providing team-building activities throughout the year.
Provide a positive example for students.
Teach techniques, strategies, and tactics that align with the philosophy of the head coach.
Assist in the development of season-long, monthly, and weekly plans for preparation and improvement (instruction, drill, competition, conditioning, and recovery).
Provide input toward the development of a written practice plan for each practice.
Assist in the implementation of daily practice plans, which include clear objectives and organization that reflect season-long, monthly, and weekly plans.
Assist in providing time for instruction, drill, and competition as appropriate.
Model respect toward athletes, officials, opposing team, and spectators.
Teach respect toward teammates, opposing team, officials, and spectators.
Support the defined standards of behavior communicated by the head coach.
Administer consistent, fair, and firm discipline.
Work in cooperation with SDoL administrators, teachers, and support staff.
Develop and demonstrate positive relationships with SDoL administrators, teachers, clerical workers, and custodians.
Assist in providing year-round opportunities for athletes in the form of open gyms, camps, and/or competitive leagues.
Support the decisions and philosophy of the head coach.
Assist with fundraising efforts through the booster club/parent organization.
Perform other delegated duties assigned by the head coach.