Assistant Wrestling Coach

Assistant Wrestling Coach

LOCATION

West Valley High School

START DATE

2025-2026 Sports Season

SCHEDULE

Practices are Monday-Friday during the season

Pactices start at 3:00 PM

Shift time may vary based on District needs and contest schedule

SALARY

As specified on the Extracurricular Salary Schedule

Placement is based on verified paid coaching experience

Pay is spread over the duration of the season

UNION/CONTRACT Extracurricular CBA

SUMMARY

To provide knowledge, motivation, and leadership in an activity in which the student can excel to full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to total education including physical well-being, moral character, and social and mental development.

The Assistant Coach shall assist the Head Coach in directing and supervising all aspects of the sport, including eligibility, practice, transportation, awards, equipment purchase and maintenance, equipment inventory, and field preparation. Adheres to district policies/procedures and the WIAA rules and regulations. Promotes excellence and good sportsmanship.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 19 or older for Assistant Coach and 21 or older for Head Coach per WIAA rules.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR certification or be able to acquire it by the start of the season.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.
• Must have thorough knowledge and experience in sport involved.
• Three years coaching experience preferred. Head coaching experience desired.
• Interpersonal skills which promote strong positive attitudes with students, staff, and community.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must hold and maintain a current first aid card (in addition, a current CPR card is highly recommended).
• Is knowledgeable of rules set down by WIAA and the District.
• Must have current fingerprints on file or be willing to be fingerprinted.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a high degree of energy
• Be honest and trustworthy.
• Demonstrate the ability to create an effective educational climate for students and parents.
• Possess high moral and ethical standards.
• Motivate through positive techniques

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Works with the Athletic Director in establishing non-league schedules for each season.
• Attend meetings as called by the Athletic Director and/or Head Coach.
• Supervise athletes at all times. This includes practice, games (home and away), on buses, and in the locker room.
• Infuse citizenship into coaching arenas.
• Provide a positive, productive climate in the gym.
• Follow school policy and expectations for student athletes.
• Cooperate with other staff regarding help for students in the areas of health, attitude and learning issues.
• Enforce the extra-curricular code.
• At the end of the day, see to it all students are gone, equipment stored, towels picked up, lights out, and doors properly secured.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Notify Athletic Director of all injuries and fill out accident report.
• Teach skills and techniques of the sport but also teach sportsmanship, loyalty, honesty, and respect for teammates, opponents, and officials.
• Enforce, consistently and fairly, the school code for extra-curricular participants.
• Responsible for helping prepare the practice area for that day’s work out.
• Prepare and maintain sporting equipment and gymnasium.
• Notify of injuries/accidents. Maintain appropriate first-aid procedures.
• Stay abreast of all new laws and regulations pertaining to sport.
• Communicate with Head Coach.
• Other related duties as assigned.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Bldg Principal/Athletic Director/Head Coach

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year are determined by the negotiated agreement and the needs of the District.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed before employment commences. The successful candidate for this position must complete a fingerprinted background check with the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Employment is contingent upon clearance of the background check.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

HEALTHCARE BENEFITS - Employees who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in Chapter 182-31 WAC have access to medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental disability insurance through the School Employee Benefit Board (SEBB).

RETIREMENT - All regular, non-substitute employees are enrolled in a state retirement plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).

SICK LEAVE - All regular, non-substitute employees receive 12 sick leave days (prorated based on FTE) and paid time off. Substitute employees receive sick leave per RCW 49.46.210.

PAID TIME OFF - All regular, non-substitute employees receive paid time off, including annual and/or vacation leave. Paid time off varies by position and work year. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

OTHER BENEFITS

Classified employees receive 10-13 paid holidays (depending on position & work year). Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

Employees may be eligible for VEBA including monthly accrual and/or sick leave conversion. Benefits are position specific. Refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary schedule for details.

West Valley School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Sabre Dahl, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 924-2150, sabre.dahl@WVSD.org . Section 504 Coordinator, Dan Andrews, 2805 N Argonne Rd., Spokane Valley WA 99212, Phone: (509) 922-5478, dan.andrews@WVSD.org .