Bishop Dunne Head High School Wrestling Coach

We seek to hire a part-time high school wrestling coach who will advance the mission of the school, mentor and help develop student-athletes as wrestling players and women and men, and be a positive participant in the school culture, including advancing the Catholic identity of the school, and develop positive relationships with school colleagues and administration.

The part-time, stipend paid position will be for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. This is a part-time coaching position only; a full-time opportunity is not associated with coaching opportunities. For full-time teaching opportunities, please visit www.bdcs.org.

Candidates must have availability Monday – Friday after 3:30 pm and occasional weekends during wrestling season.

Education/Experience Requirements:

· Have a minimum of 2-3 years Head Coaching experience at the high school level or above level

• Experience playing wrestling at the high school level or above preferred

• Teaching certificate a plus, but not required

• Complete National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Fundamentals of Coaching Course

• Complete annual NFHS Concussions in Sports Course

• Possess a superior knowledge of wrestling including, but not limited to, knowledge of training and conditioning techniques and the ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities

• Having a CDL is a plus, but not required

Necessary Outcomes:

• Wrestling players graduate from Bishop Dunne Catholic School

• Middle School wrestling players matriculate in the Bishop Dunne High School

• Head Coach is responsible for all programs - this includes assisting with JV and MS teams when needed

• Wrestling players develop skills to allow them the opportunity to continue to play at the collegiate level, if desired and appropriate

• Wrestling team works toward the goal to be competitive against TAPPS district competition

• Wrestling coach promotes the Catholic identity of Bishop Dunne by actively participating in mass and other religious activities

• Wrestling coach plays an active role in the school outside of wrestling as teacher, administrator, or staff member

• Wrestling coach will participate in admissions activities to support the enrollment efforts

• Wrestling coach will build wrestling staff who embrace the mission of the school and promote the values of Bishop Dunne

• Wrestling coach will work collaboratively with athletic administrators and business office to build a budget that is reasonable, and stay within that budget each year

• Wrestling coach will show appreciation for athletic support groups such as marching band, cheerleaders and drill team and show respect for the students and leaders of those groups

• Wrestling coach will embrace the history of Bishop Dunne and reach out to wrestling alumni and alumni parents

Competencies:

• Wrestling coach sees her/himself as part of a team of school staff who work together to advance the mission of Bishop Dunne Catholic School

• Wrestling coach appreciates and supports the Catholic identity of Bishop Dunne

• Wrestling coach has integrity and demonstrates it in dealings with all constituencies

• Wrestling coach demonstrates a deep understanding of the game of wrestling and can adjust to the talent and skills of current players

• Wrestling coach hires a staff who can develop players and appreciate the talent of the players present at Bishop Dunne

• Wrestling coach demonstrates an ability to be a motivator of student-athletes

• Wrestling coach organizes and plans in-season and off-season training

• Wrestling coach has the ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences: students, parents, coaches, faculty, alumni and administrators

• Wrestling coach understands the importance of developing an offseason training program (fall ball)

All candidates must be able to pass background checks and comply with the Diocese of Dallas Safe Environment Program.

Qualified candidates, please send a cover letter and resume with coaching history to Anna Lee Friesen, Human Resources, at hr@bdcs.org.