JCS Middle School Wrestling Head Coach 2026-2027 School Year

Jessamine County School District•Nicholasville, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The JCS Middle School is seeking a Wrestling Head Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves coaching in secondary school interscholastic athletic programs, promoting sports within the schools and community, and organizing and supervising practices. The coach will teach fundamental skills, team strategy, rules, sportsmanship, and self-control. Responsibilities include checking participant eligibility, providing guidance and emotional support to student athletes, and recommending equipment purchases for their safety and welfare.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate
A minimum of 64 semester hours from an accredited college or university
One year of experience coaching in a school athletic program
Proof of Adult CPR/First Aid/ AED Certification
NFHS Coaching Principles Certification
KRS 160.445– Heat Related Emergency Training
Official transcripts and diplomas
Coaches Code of Ethics Form
Current W4 Form
Current Medical Exam with TB test
Criminal records check
Copy of driver’s license and Social Security Card, verifying minimum age of 21 years old.
Concussion training
Application
Physical Restraint & Seclusion Training
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Training
KMA/KHSAA Sports Safety Course
KHSAA Sport Specific Rules Clinic

Nice To Haves

Fundamentals of various sports.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Ability to assist coaches on one or more sports.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Promote sports in the schools and community.
Plan the assigned athletic program.
Organize and supervise practices.
Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
Teach good sportsmanship and self-control.
Check eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
Provide students a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
Conduct learning experiences, with small groups of student athletes.
Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of students athletes.
Perform related duties as assigned.