25/26 Head Wrestling Coach, Escalante Middle School

Durango School District 9-R is accpeting applications for Head Wrestling Coach at Miller Middle School.  This coaching position includes instructing middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training of wrestling. We are a member of the San Juan Basin League;  the season runs late January 2026 through mid March 2026.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and ability to organize and positively lead athletes and Wrestling coaching staff
• Fundamental knowledge of wrestling
• Experience working with school-aged athletes
• CPR/AED certified, or ability to get certified
• Plan and organize practices
• Instruct players on techniques to develop fundamental skills
• Provide feedback to help players improve
• Encourage and support good teamwork and sportsmanship
• Assist head coach in other duties
• Communicate with players, coaches, parents, AD and admin

Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.

Salary : $2,544 - $3,819