Wrestling Assistant Coach
About The Position
The Elma School District is hiring an assistant wrestling coach at Elma High School for the 2026–2027 school year. This extracurricular coaching position provides leadership, organization, supervision, instruction, and athlete support throughout the wrestling season. The season is expected to start approximately November 13, 2027. The stated extracurricular salary stipend range is $6,576–$7,136. The coach works in coordination with the Head Coach and Athletic Director, supports athletes at practices, conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other school-sanctioned events, and helps ensure compliance with district athletic codes and WIAA rules. Benefits include I-1433 sick leave and Washington Paid Family Medical Leave.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Must be at least 19 years old.
- WSP/FBI fingerprint background clearance check.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certification Card.
- Meet the WIAA coaching standard criteria.
- Knowledge and understanding of wrestling or sport skills, strategy, and rules.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, parents, and the community.
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
- The safety and health of students and others are essential functions of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous high school coaching experience.
- Previous wrestling participation and/or coaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct leadership and organization for all levels of the assigned sport or activity.
- Supervise athletes before, during, and after practices, conditioning sessions, games, travel, and other school-sanctioned events.
- Develop appropriate objectives for the assigned sport or activity.
- Maintain knowledge of league and district rules and regulations related to the sport, student participation, and parent and community involvement.
- Teach and emphasize safety procedures and precautions to athletes.
- Report injuries to the Head Coach and Athletic Director and complete the appropriate reports.
- Immediately report violations or suspected violations of established rules and regulations to the Head Coach and Athletic Director.
- Organize and conduct parent meetings before the season in coordination with the Head Coach and Athletic Director, and provide ongoing parent communication throughout the season.
- Provide guidance, leadership, and fundamental skills needed to execute the program successfully.
- Lead team organization, style of play, practice schedules, equipment, and assigned responsibilities.
- Ensure athletes returning after an injury are cleared through the Athletic Director.
- Monitor student compliance with the ESD #68 Athletic Code and comply with WIAA Rules and Regulations.
- Organize awards and recognition for athletes or participants.
- Maintain regular attendance and support the safety and health of students and others.
Benefits
- I-1433 sick leave: accrual of at least one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
- Washington Paid Family Medical Leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
