Wrestling, Boys Head Coach

Loudoun County Public Schools•Ashburn, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boys Head Wrestling Coach is responsible for directing and supervising the wrestling program at Broad Run High School during the winter season, which runs from November through February. The coach leads varsity training, conditioning, and competition; supports assistant coaches and other teams; and helps ensure that athletes meet academic, medical, eligibility, and safety requirements. The role also involves coordinating with the athletic director and principal on staffing, schedules, equipment, facilities, officials, and program administration.

Requirements

Coaching experience in the sport or participation in the sport at the high school or college level.
Completion of CPR and First Aid training, or enrollment in a current CPR and First Aid training course.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a teacher or classified employee in Loudoun County Public Schools is preferred.
A Virginia teaching license, or full-time classified employee status with Loudoun County Public Schools, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining high academic standards for student athletes.
Assist the athletic director and principal with hiring and retaining assistant coaches.
Direct, supervise, and regularly evaluate assistant coaches.
Work with the athletic director to ensure athletes have proper insurance coverage.
Work cooperatively with other head coaches to support a balanced athletic program.
Promote appreciation of athletics, sportsmanship, a desire to win, and pride in self, team, school, and community among participants and spectators.
Direct varsity team training, conditioning, and performance, and lead, supervise, and assist assistant coaches with their assigned teams.
Set a positive example for the behavior of coaching staff and athletes.
Personally direct the team at all varsity contests; attend as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible; and supervise athletes at invitational meets and postseason competition.
Advise the athletic director on schedules and the selection and performance evaluation of officials.
Recommend the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed, and oversee equipment inventory and care.
Advise the athletic director about athletic facility conditions and preparation and maintenance needs.
Help ensure lists of eligible athletes are prepared and maintained in accordance with VHSL rules.
Recommend removal of athletes who have not met training or eligibility regulations.
Ensure athletes have passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
Organize efforts to encourage students to try out and recruit support personnel such as equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, and ball runners.
Maintain records, statistics, news items, and photographs for supervised teams.
Recommend students for varsity letters or junior varsity/freshman certificates.
Recommend prospective coaches to the athletic director upon request.
Observe sub-varsity practices and games.
Perform other duties related to the head athletic coach position as requested by the high school principal or athletic director.