Wrestling Head Coach - Winter 26-27

St. HOPE Public Schools•Sacramento, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking a Wrestling Head Coach for the Winter 26-27 season. The Head Coach will assume primary responsibility for the leadership, management, organization, and development of the Varsity Team. This role also involves supervising assistant coaches and the JV and Freshman Team coaching staffs. The Head Coach will collaborate with the Athletic Director to implement a wrestling program that aligns with Sacramento High School's vision and expectations for student-athletes. St. HOPE Public Schools is dedicated to graduating self-motivated, industrious, and critical-thinking leaders committed to lifelong learning and service. The school has a strong track record of academic success, particularly with minority and low-income scholars, and emphasizes a collaborative work environment, high expectations, and a focus on results. The ideal candidate will bring passion, grit, and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community and help close the achievement gap.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain CIF Certifications upon hire: General Coaching Education course, a Concussion course, Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) training, Heat Acclimatization course.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification upon hire.
Successful coaching experience.
Ability to supervise personnel through previous leadership experience.

Nice To Haves

Desire to teach/work at Sacramento High School preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the academic success, safety, and well-being of the varsity student-athletes.
Teaching and developing positive character traits and sportsmanship, including respect, desire for excellence, fair play, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and self-discipline.
Monitoring student-athlete eligibility.
Teaching and developing wrestling fundamentals and work ethic.
Collaborating with the Athletic Director to coordinate transportation for the team.
Identifying and coordinating tournaments.
Coordinating award ceremonies and presentations.
Creating and maintaining a realistic budget for the wrestling program.
Serving as a liaison between Sacramento High School and the athletic league, and representing Sacramento High School at required meetings.
Collaborating with the Athletic Director to develop a master schedule for varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen team events.
Disseminating pertinent materials to student-athletes and ensuring coaches comply with CIF rules and procedures.
Supervising a staff of assistant coaches, as well as the JV and Freshman Team coaching staffs.