Middle School Wrestling Coach (Winter 26-27)
About The Position
The Wrestling Team Assistant coordinates and supervises the wrestling program and team, helping students develop athletic skills, fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and team performance. The role designs training and game programs, organizes and supervises coaching staff, and ensures the program follows MIAA guidelines and the school’s eligibility, academic, behavioral, and training standards. The position assists the Activities Director with game and practice schedules and transportation, communicates with students, parents, school staff, and the community, and supports student success through collaboration with booster clubs and other organizations. It also oversees student-athlete supervision, health and safety precautions, injury reporting, equipment purchasing and maintenance, and required team documentation. The position runs November 30, 2026, through February 26, 2027, and has a stipend range listed as 2,021.00.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and supervise the program and team.
- Promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Design training and game programs.
- Organize and supervise coaching staff to ensure the program is implemented correctly.
- Train assistant coaches in techniques, skills, philosophy, rules, and strategies.
- Hold regular meetings with coaching staff throughout the sports season.
- Ensure athletic activities conform to MIAA guidelines.
- Communicate effectively with school district members and the community.
- Work with booster clubs and community organizations to enhance school programs and support student success.
- Assist the Activities Director with game schedules, practice schedules, and transportation.
- Develop team rules, communicate them to players and parents, and enforce them equitably.
- Ensure student-athletes meet eligibility rules and adhere to training rules, lettering policies, academic requirements, and behavioral standards.
- Ensure physical evaluation and permission forms are correctly completed and filed in the Athletic Director's office.
- Continuously supervise student-athletes during conditioning and on the court.
- Ensure health and safety precautions are observed during activities.
- Immediately report major injuries during practices or competitions to the Athletic Director and Principal.
- Ensure proper purchasing, inventory management, and maintenance of equipment.
- Submit a complete team roster to the Athletic Director ten days before the first contest.
- React productively to change, support the value of education, and perform other assigned duties.
