High School Assistant Wrestling Coach

Position Summary

The Tripoli Community School District is seeking a dependable and student-centered High School Assistant Wrestling Coach to provide leadership, instruction, supervision, and support to student-athletes. The assistant coach will work cooperatively with the head coach and Activities Director to promote skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, and dedication while providing a safe and positive athletic environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wrestling fundamentals, coaching strategies, techniques, and instruction.

• Previous wrestling or coaching experience preferred.

• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work effectively with high school students.

• Ability to promote sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, control, and dedication.

• Ability to work cooperatively with the head coach, Activities Director, school staff, students, and families.

• Ability to follow district policies, athletic procedures, and applicable state requirements.

• Ability to maintain required certifications and state qualifications.

• Ability to demonstrate professional and ethical behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in coaching individual participants using appropriate wrestling strategies and techniques that can be used to improve the athlete and the activity.

• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and supports established team standards and procedures.

• Transmits to his/her athletes the understanding of sportsmanship, control, and dedication by example.

• Provides leadership and cooperation in the areas of wrestling methods, techniques, strategies, and instruction.

• Assists with planning and conducting a regular program of practice during the wrestling season.

• Stays up to date with certifications and state qualifications.

• Works closely with the Head Wrestling Coach and Activities Director in scheduling and conducting interscholastic contests.

• Assists with recommendations for the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate.

• Helps oversee the safety conditions of the facility or area in which wrestling activities are conducted at all times that students are present.

• Supports enforcement of performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.

• Assists with transportation arrangements as needed in a timely manner.

• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, reports, and other paperwork as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or Head Wrestling Coach.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, and move throughout practices and athletic activities.

• Ability to supervise and interact with student-athletes in wrestling facilities, gymnasiums, and other school settings.

• Ability to demonstrate and participate in wrestling activities as appropriate.

• Ability to assist with student safety and respond appropriately to emergencies.

• Ability to lift, carry, move, and handle wrestling equipment and supplies as necessary.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in wrestling rooms, gymnasiums, athletic facilities, school buildings, and other areas where wrestling practices and contests are conducted. The assistant coach will regularly interact with student-athletes, families, school staff, coaches, and officials. The position requires attendance at scheduled practices, contests, and other athletic activities during the wrestling season.

Terms of Employment

Coaching assignments, work schedules, compensation, and other terms of employment are established by the Tripoli Community School District Board of Education and applicable district policies and agreements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks and district requirements, including any required certifications, qualifications, and trainings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Tripoli Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or Iowa law. The District is committed to providing an inclusive educational and work environment for all students and employees.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: High School Assistant Wrestling Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director / Head Wrestling Coach

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