Head Wrestling Coach - David Douglas High School

POSITION 

Head Wrestling Coach

LOCATION

David Douglas High School 

DATE POSTED

June 18, 2026

DATE CLOSES

June 26, 2026

START DATE

Fall 2026

(Varied hours / seasonal, Extra Duty Level 14, Annual Stipend $6,982 - $7,991 depending on experience)

The David Douglas School District welcomes applications from candidates that expand the District's diversity.

Multi-Cultural preferred. Bi-Lingual candidate preferred.

Classified Instructions:

If you are a Classified employee you will click on the word “Internal”, which is located on the top right of the screen. You will be taken to a section where you will fill out minimal basic personal information. The minimal basic personal section is a one-time only registration. You will then be taken to the Classified Transfer Request Form. In the future, if your personal information (name, address, phone number, or location) changes, it is your responsibility to update those changes in the system.

Apply at: https://daviddouglas.tedk12.com//hire/index.aspx

External Applicant Instructions:

If you are an External Applicant applying for a position, you will complete the EXTERNAL TalentEd application.  Please see link above.

David Douglas School District Drug Testing and Criminal Background check: Per district policy all offers of employment shall be contingent upon the successful passing of a district required drug test and criminal background check. David Douglas School District’s Human Resources will designate where and when the testing will be conducted.  The offer of employment will be withdrawn from candidates who test positive for drugs.

PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION BELOW

Job Title: David Douglas High School Head Wrestling Coach
Supervisor: DDHS Athletic Director
Subordinates: Varsity Assistant/JV Coach/Girls Coach

The Varsity Wrestling Head Coach reports directly to the Athletic Director and has the primary responsibility for administering all levels of the DDHS wrestling program. The successful candidate will be committed to the mission and goals of David Douglas High School and follow all OSAA procedures.

Responsibilities:
• Has full responsibility for the overall supervision and development of the DDHS Wrestling program, including assistant coaches and the junior-varsity and C-level teams.
• In coordination with the Athletic Director, plans and implements the scheduling of team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans, and summer activities.
• Create and implement workouts/drills and run effective practices.
• Create an offseason/summer program that fosters player/team improvement.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during, and after events and travelling to and from events.

Requirements:
• Supportive of the mission and goals of the David Douglas Athletic Department.
• Wrestling coaching/competing experience with a solid knowledge of the fundamentals and strategies of high-school Wrestling.
• A proven, verifiable record of having been part of a competitive Wrestling tradition.
• A proven, verifiable record of placing appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, good sportsmanship, and character development.
• Must be able and willing to work on and maintain Wrestling rooms and all wrestling facilities
• A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, assistant coaches, and administration.
• A demonstrated ability to create and implement effective practices, drills, and workouts.
• A demonstrated ability to manage effective game strategy and implementation.
• Must complete all OSAA and DDSD coaching certifications.
• Follow all procedures of OSAA and Mount Hood Conference requirements.
• CPR and First Aid certified or able to obtain upon hire.

All new hired coaches will need to complete the following prior to employment:
1. NFHS Certification
2. First Aid / CPR Card
3. District Background check
4. Completion of OSAA Concussion Test
5. Completion of OSAA Steroid Test
6. NFHS Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention Course
7. Completion of School District and OSAA paperwork

Any Questions, contact Athletic Director: Brad Joy

David Douglas High School

1001 SE 135th

Portland, OR, 97233

Phone: (503) 262-4433

Email: brad_joy@ddsd40.org

Salary : $6,982 - $7,991