Head Wrestling Coach / Assistant Football Coach

Huntsville School District
Job Description

Job Title: Head Wrestling Coach / Assistant Football Coach / Physical Education Teacher

Reports To: Athletic Director / Head Football Coach / Building Principal

Contracted Days: 190

Job Summary: The Head Wrestling Coach / Assistant Football Coach / High School PE Teacher is responsible for leading and managing the wrestling program, assisting with the football program, and providing quality physical education instruction to high school students. This position plays a key role in promoting academic achievement, athletic excellence, sportsmanship, and character development. The ideal candidate will foster a positive and inclusive environment for student-athletes and students in both athletic and academic settings.

Essential Duties:

Wrestling (Head Coach):

• Develop, organize, and lead all aspects of the high school wrestling program.
• Plan and conduct effective wrestling practices and training sessions.
• Instruct student-athletes in proper wrestling techniques, safety, and sportsmanship.
• Supervise athletes during practices, matches, tournaments, and travel.
• Manage all aspects of the wrestling program including scheduling, equipment inventory, and budget oversight.
• Ensure compliance with AAA regulations, district policies, and eligibility requirements..

Football (Assistant Coach):

• Collaborate with the Head Football Coach to implement offensive or defensive strategies.
• Support practices, game-day operations, film review, and athlete development.
• Assist with weight training and conditioning during the season and off-season.

Physical Education (High School Teacher):

• Deliver engaging PE instruction aligned with Arkansas standards and district curriculum.
• Create a classroom culture that encourages physical fitness, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
• Assess and evaluate student progress using both formal and informal methods.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including students with IEPs, 504s, ELLs, and G/T.

General Responsibilities:

• Promote a positive school climate and represent the athletic programs with professionalism.
• Support academic achievement and character development among student-athletes.
• Maintain regular communication with students, families, and school staff.
• Participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and extracurricular school activities.
• Coordinate and participate in program fundraising and community outreach efforts.
• Help maintain athletic equipment and facilities in good condition.
• Obtain and maintain a CDL or assist with transporting athletes to events.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: 

• Valid Arkansas teaching license or ability to obtain one preferred.
• Coaching experience in football and/or wrestling at the high school level or above.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) or willingness to obtain within 6 months.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, and engage in physical activity. The employee must be able to lift/move up to 75 pounds regularly and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

This position involves both indoor and outdoor work in environments ranging from moderate to
loud noise levels. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Other: 

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems necessary.

Salary : $58,650 - $72,550