Head Girls Wrestling Coach w/Teaching Assignment

Skiatook Public Schools is accepting applications for a HEAD GIRLS WRESTLING COACH WITH TEACHING ASSIGNMENT for the 2026-2027 season.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to running all aspects of a comprehensive wrestling program, including practice and event day management.

Duties also include; coaching, staffing, media, public relations, fiscal management of the program budget, and other responsibilities assigned by the SPS Athletic Director.

Summary: The Head Girls Wrestling Coach carries out the philosophy of the Athletic Program and is responsible for the daily operation of the program from planning and executing well-developed practices to managing equipment and athletes. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consults with the athletic director and school principal to set practice and competition schedules and participation rules. Systematically disseminate the information to players and parents.

• Coaches students in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.

• Assigns managers and duties.

• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.

• Arrives first and leaves last to practices and games.

• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.

• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.

• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.

• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.

• Promptly notifies the athletic director of any athlete injuries or other significant incidents.

• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.

• Supervises the use of assigned equipment, facilities, locker rooms, etc. and ensures that it is properly locked when not in use. Returns all equipment at the end of the season in storage-ready condition.

• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.

• Coordinates attendance and related travel for away games with the athletic director.

• Coordinates off season training and conditioning with the athletic director and other coaches.

• Complies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and procedures.

• Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.

• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.

• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Required Knowledge, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Successful experience coaching youth sports.

• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background check.

• Must complete training in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

• Ability to maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.

• Effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.

• Ability and willingness to display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

• Ability to identify and define problems and collect, and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability and willingness to maintain appropriate confidentiality.

• Ability and willingness to promote a harassment-free environment.

• Ability to use or learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.

• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position.

• Ability to react well under pressure, handle, and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with the district, School Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

• Ability to attend training and meetings.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• A review of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Opening Teaching Position

Position Title: Middle Level-Secondary Teacher

Site: Newman Middle School-Skiatook High School

Reports To: Site Administrator

Supervises Students, teacher assistants.

Required: Bachelor’s degree and a valid Oklahoma teacher certificate in Secondary subject area.

Summary:  Plans and instructs students in lessons designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth in the subject matter and skills that will contribute to their overall development as mature, able, and responsible men and women. Maintain the skill and ability to communicate clearly, apply language, mathematical, reasoning skills, and knowledge of current educational research. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  (Other duties may be assigned)

• Teaches District Approved Curriculum
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Prepares for classes assigned.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals, establishes clear objectives for all lesson units, projects, and activities, and communicates these objectives to students.  
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Evaluates pupils’ academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records and prepares progress reports as required.  
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• Is aware of students’ individual learning needs and provides appropriate accommodations and seeks the assistance of District specialists as required.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, District policy, and administrative regulations.
• Works well with both supervisors and other members of the team.
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an administrator.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees, as required.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.  

Skiatook Public Schools offers competitive pay and benefits including paid holidays and health benefits.  Starting salary will be based on applicant qualifications and/or work history.  The district's salary scale can be found at: https://www.skiatookschools.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/District|Employee Salary Schedule

The district also provides on-site daycare for staff members.

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the passing a felony criminal background check and approval by the Board of Education.  

Please email Shane Branscum, Athletic Director, sbranscum@skiatookschools.org if you have additional questions about this position.

Title 1 District- Skiatook Public Schools is a Title 1 district. Under the Teacher Loan Forgiveness (TLF) Program, if you teach full time for five complete and consecutive academic years in a low-income school or educational service agency, and meet other qualifications, you may be eligible for forgiveness of up to $17,500 on your Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and your Subsidized and Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loans.  Additional information may be found at https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/teacher

It is the policy of Skiatook Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, or genetic information.

Salary : $17,500