Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach - Part-time

Buchanan Community Schools•Buchanan, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Buchanan Community Schools is seeking qualified applicants for a Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach to operate in the capacity of High School athletics. The role aims to help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Read and interpret documents such as policies, regulations, and articles.
Write correspondence.
Speak effectively before student/parents/stakeholders.
Listen and respond to inquiries.
Calculate figures and amounts.
Apply math concepts to practical situations.
Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
Use logic and reasoning to interpret instructions whether written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Technologically literate using Chromebook computers and Google applications.
Able to effectively take direction, as well as, work independently and as a member of a team.
Ability to handle complex and stressful issues or situations with sound judgment, common sense, and a calm demeanor.
Punctual and rarely absent work habits.
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Experience working with young children, especially those with special needs/behavioral issues.
Patience, a nurturing demeanor, and enjoys working with children.
Sit, stand, talk and hear.
Bend at the back more than the average person.
Directly responsible for safety, well-being, or the work output of other people.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to communicate to the team in order to give directions.

Nice To Haves

Two years previous work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
Established performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
Works closely with the athletic coordinator in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.
Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
Maintains regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
Any other duties or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the head coach or administration.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout their employment in the District.
Supervises students.