Wrestling Assistant Coach

Title: Middle School Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach

Position Summary: The Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and maintaining a competitive wrestling program that emphasizes student-athlete growth, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success. The Assistant Coach plays an active role in teaching fundamentals, supervising athletes, and ensuring compliance with school, district, league, and state athletic policies. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and implementing practice sessions and match strategies.
• Teach and demonstrate wrestling techniques, conditioning drills, and match strategies appropriate to athlete skill level.
• Reinforce fundamentals, techniques, and strategies that contribute to athlete development.
• Promote safe play and proper injury-prevention techniques.
• Supervise athletes during practices, matches, travel, and team events.
• Support the Head Coach with scouting opponents and preparing reports as needed.
• Encourage and monitor athlete academic achievement and eligibility.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes, coaches, opponents, and officials at all times.
• Ensure compliance with district, league, and state association (e.g., KSHSAA).
• Help with care, distribution, and inventory of wrestling equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Serve as a role model of professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards on and off the field.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of:
  • Understanding of wrestling fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
  • Conditioning, training, and injury-prevention practices.
  • Familiarity with district policies, codes of conduct, and eligibility requirements.
• Skills in:
  • Ability to teach and demonstrate wrestling techniques effectively.
  • Strong communication skills with athletes, staff, and parents.
  • Organization skills for practices, games, and athlete supervision.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Ability to:
  • Serve as a positive role model for athletes.
  • Collaborate  effectively with the Head Coach, athletic staff, and administration.
  • Adapt to assigned coaching responsibilities as needed.
  • Model professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on wrestling gyms, weight rooms, and other athletic facilities.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required for practices, games, meetings, and events.
• Moderate to high physical activity, including demonstrating take downs and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree and/or teaching certification preferred.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in wrestling preferred.
• CPR, First Aide, and AED certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must meet all district and state requirements for employment and coaching.