Assistant Wrestling Coach at Sisters High School

Posting Date: June 23, 2026

Position Available: November 13, 2026

Position Closes: Open Until Filled

Sisters High School, a proud 3A member of the OSAA Special District 4, invites applications for the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach.   The candidate must possess the skills of a dynamic teacher who loves the sport of Wrestling and is passionate about working with student-athletes.  The applicant will demonstrate the ability to assist the head coach with the Wrestling program and its surrounding culture in its entirety. Support of the head coach, operations, and coordination with the middle school and youth wrestling programs are all vital portions of this position. Knowledge and commitment to the academic success of all Sister's athletes, and commitment to school, conference, and OSAA regulations are required.

Sisters is located in beautiful and sunny Central Oregon with surrounding mountains, lakes, streams, and outdoor activities which include skiing, fishing, climbing, and boating. Central Oregon is a hub for athletics-based education and communities committed to healthy lifestyles.  

Interested candidates, please contact:

Tracy Suckow   Phone: 541-549-8521 ext. 5021 tracy.suckow@ssd6.org (HR Advisor)

Matt Hilgers Phone: 541-549-4045 ext. 5767 matt.hilgers@ssd6.org (Athletic Director)

• Sisters School District Athletics Department seeks to develop the athlete as a total  person and encourages multidimensional athletes.  We seek coaches who are motivated, enthusiastic,and driven to develop talent in accordance with this philosophy.
• Ability to help develop, articulate, and implement a vision for Sisters School District Wrestling Program K-12.  Have high expectations for all student-athletes and coaching staff.
• Communicate effectively with players, parents, and administration on plans and expectations for the program.
• Realize that you are a role model and are expected to conduct yourself with the highest ethical and moral standards of good sportsmanship and teaching.
• Help to develop and implement an off-season program for your athletes.
• Help work with the local media and the OSAA as needed including reporting of results. 
• Assist in fundraising for needs outside the limited budget.
• Help recommend and purchase new equipment and assist in marking, care, inventory of supplies/uniforms, etc.  Responsible for your sport’s academic improvement/accountability.
• In case of injury make sure that the athletic trainer, parents, and if necessary, the doctor are involved in the care of the student-athlete.
• Honoring all levels of athletic achievement through the celebration of improvement.  
• Embrace the desire to build inclusive programs based on the pursuit of excellence. (Advocate for all participants to attain an opportunity for athletic participation, physical fitness, health, well-being, and champion attitude.)   
• Assist in set-up and take down all home athletic contests.  Knowledge of Wrestling and experience hosting tournaments preferred.  
• Approach challenges as a team. Demonstrate a unified effort that is distinguished by loyalty, selflessness, cooperation, and honoring the Sisters community. 
• Model the “Outlaws Together” attitude by working with all coaches, administrators, and staff within the athletic department on a common mission. 

 Qualifications:

• Top-Notch teaching, communication, motivation, technology, and organization skills.
• He/she should have knowledge of the sport and rules of high school Wrestling, holdNFHS Foundations of Coaching, Concussion, Steroid, 3-Dimensional Coaching, and Heat Illness certifications as well as a valid First Aid / CPR card prior to working with the student athletes.
• Successful high school / college coaching experience or equivalent.
• Strong collaboration with other coaches by building enthusiasm, loyalty, cooperation and friendships all as a basis for an athletic department built on the pursuit of excellence. 
• Have high academic expectations of student athletes and hold all athletes accountable.

Salary Stipend Range: $ 4,791.99 – $ 5,800.83 (2026 - 2027 Co-Curricular salary schedule). Seasonal stipend amount based upon previous paid coaching experience.

Submission Details:

Posting can be located at: https://district.ssd6.org/departments/district-office-operations/human-resources/co-curricular-applications/ under Co-Curricular. Please submit your Letter of Interest / cover letter, Resume, Co-Curricular Application, and 2 letters of recommendation on SSD Website at:  https://sisters.schoolspring.com/

Notice of Nondiscrimination

The Sisters School District is committed to equal opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of race1, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status in our programs and activities.

[1] Includes discriminatory use of Native American mascot pursuant to OAR 581-021-0047. Race also includes physical characteristics that are historically associated with race, including but not limited to natural hair, hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles as defined by ORS 659A.001 (as amended by House Bill 2935 (2021)).

Salary : $4,792 - $5,801