WMS: Wrestling Helper Coach, 2026/27 season

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

About The Position

The Wrestling Helper Coach assists the coaching staff in helping participating students develop sport-specific skills, discipline, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison. A commitment of 2–3 days per week is required, with additional days welcomed. The position is paid a $500 taxable stipend for the Winter 2026 season.

Requirements

Effective oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated success in the area of application.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor's degree.
First aid and CPR training.
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine.

Responsibilities

Follow the TCAPS Code of Conduct and serve as a positive role model on and off the athletic site.
Help individual participants develop the skills needed to achieve excellence in wrestling.
Maintain competency in sport rules and interpretations, procedures, training techniques, and general information about the sport.
Work cooperatively with TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/LEAP Liaisons, and students to support a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry.
Support the coaching staff and the overall athletic program, and fulfill responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach.
As assigned, help maintain season statistics, records, and results; supervise fundraising; complete attendance, insurance, and related paperwork; inventory uniforms, equipment, and supplies; and recommend needed requests to the coaching staff.
Help the coaching staff communicate consistently and positively with the school, parents, and public about the athletic program.
Reinforce applicable Michigan High School Athletic Association rules, discipline, sportsmanlike conduct, established penalties, and eligibility criteria.
Help oversee facility and activity-area safety while students are present, reinforce conditioning and health-and-safety rules, report injuries to the trainer when applicable, and complete accident reports for the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director.
Use great care when responding to injuries, especially serious injuries.
Supervise athletes until they have left the building or site, and ensure used windows, doors, and gates are locked.
Help with assigned practices and assigned out-of-season conditioning programs.
Help ensure a positive team environment free from hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language or behavior.