Varsity Wrestling Coach

Springside Chestnut Hill Academy•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SCH Academy is seeking a wrestling coach to instruct at the Upper School level. Reporting to the Athletic Director, the coach will collaborate with all team stakeholders, including the AD, school administrators, athletes, parents, faculty, and other coaches. The Varsity Head Coach will be responsible for team development, training, and strategy in practice and competition. This position will start in August 2026. Essential Functions Provides a clear vision and coaching philosophy that instills a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, citizenship, leadership, and student wellness. Communicates clear expectations to the players and their parents and helps players understand the program objectives. Builds positive relationships with players, faculty, administrators, parents, and other community constituencies. Directs and implements all aspects of the wrestling program PK-12 th . This includes, but is not limited to, providing clinics for Lower School students and oversight of the Middle School program. Supervises and mentors assistant coaches. Plans and organizes tryouts and all practices, and utilizes sound teaching techniques in preparation for games and practices. Keeps accurate attendance records. Maintains clear and consistent communications with the AD throughout the season. Recruits viable student-athletes to SCH and assists student-athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level. Attends SCH Athletic Open House, all league meetings, Signing Days, and any SCH coaching meetings/workshops. Provides a safe and competitive environment for our student-athletes. Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of SCH Academy and of its athletic programs. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Requirements

Previous high school/travel club coaching experience.
Expertise, understanding, and passion for the sport.
Demonstrated commitment to the academic success of the student, teaching correct skill techniques, and the development and support of student-athletes with an ability and desire to compete at the collegiate level.
Ability to contribute to the growth of the program.
Proven ability to exemplify the highest standard of leadership, sportsmanship, and respect.
Track record of success working in partnership with students, staff, and parents.
Ability to attend all team practices, games, and events.

Nice To Haves

Collegiate coaching experience is preferred but not required.
Prior Head Coaching experience preferred.
Prior independent school experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides a clear vision and coaching philosophy that instills a strong work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, competition, citizenship, leadership, and student wellness.
Communicates clear expectations to the players and their parents and helps players understand the program objectives.
Builds positive relationships with players, faculty, administrators, parents, and other community constituencies.
Directs and implements all aspects of the wrestling program PK-12 th . This includes, but is not limited to, providing clinics for Lower School students and oversight of the Middle School program.
Supervises and mentors assistant coaches.
Plans and organizes tryouts and all practices, and utilizes sound teaching techniques in preparation for games and practices.
Keeps accurate attendance records.
Maintains clear and consistent communications with the AD throughout the season.
Recruits viable student-athletes to SCH and assists student-athletes wishing to play at the collegiate level.
Attends SCH Athletic Open House, all league meetings, Signing Days, and any SCH coaching meetings/workshops.
Provides a safe and competitive environment for our student-athletes.
Adheres to and enforces all policies and procedures of SCH Academy and of its athletic programs.
Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.