SOUTH KINGSTOWN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition: Head Wrestling Coach Location: Broad Rock Middle SchoolReport to: Athletic Director and PrincipalBroad Rock Middle School: Broad Rock Middle School is a public middle school, dedicated to developing students to become problem solvers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, technology users, and contributing members to a global workforce and society. Broad Rock Middle School is a grade 6-7-8 comprehensive middle school serving over 500 students.Position Summary: The Head Coach is responsible for coaching the Wrestling program. The position also requires duties such as:•Supervising athletes during practices and competition•Instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.•Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities.•Formulate match strategy.•Maintain the equipment in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security.•Model behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators•Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury•Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities•Traveling to and from away contests•Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, etc.•Attends staff development meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improvecoaching performance.•Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.Requirements: •1-3 years of Head Coaching Wrestling experience at the Middle School or High School level preferred.•Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.•Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes. •Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.•Must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the court.•Must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.•Must possess the ability to assess players.•Candidates will be interviewed and the candidate who ranks highest in the interview process and meets the requirements of the position will be recommended for the position•Completion of a successful interview.•Successfully complete the RIIL-NFHS sponsored Fundamentals of Coaching Course•Successfully complete a standard First Aid and CPR course. •Successfully complete the NFHS Concussion Course. (renewed annually)•Successfully complete the Rhode Island State Component. (renewed annually)•Successfully complete the online course NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest. (renewed annually)•Successfully complete a Background check. •Successfully complete any additional courses assigned by the RIIL/RIPCOA. •New coaching hires must complete all courses within six (6) months of date of hire.•The Head Middle School Wrestling Coach is required to abide by the RIIL/RIPCOA rules and abide by and assist in implementing and enforcing all policies of the South Kingstown School District and the Athletic Administration. Physical Requirements include (but are not limited to):•Use hands and fingers•Reach in all directions•See•Hear and understand speech at normal levels•Communicate so that others will clearly understand normal conversation•Communicate using telephone or other communication equipmentWork Position (Percentage of Time): •Standing 55•Walking35•Sitting10Body Movement (Frequency):•Lifting (up to 30 lbs.)Frequent•Pulling/pushing loadsFrequent•Bending/StoopingFrequent•Kneeling/SquattingFrequent•Reaching overheadFrequent•Climbing/descending stairsFrequent Compensation: All coaches shall be paid as established in the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the National Education Association South Kingstown. The Head Middle School Wrestling Coach position stipend will be $2723.00.The South Kingstown School Committee is dedicated to creating an inclusive community that promotes and values diversity in its hiring and strives for its employee workforce to be diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective.