About this role
THIS POSITION IS DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO
West Valley High School Athletic Director, Principal, and Head Wrestling Coach.
TIME
- Dates Activity Starts and Finishes (approximate): November - February (Winter Sports Season)
- Weeks per season/year: 14
- Total number of days required with students: 63-78
- Number of hours per week with students: 15-30
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Number of students under your supervision: 20-50
- Equipment Procurement: No
- Equipment Care, Maintenance and Inventory: Yes
Duties
- Attend coaches meetings, practice session, matches as scheduled.
- Organize and conduct practices and games, providing Athletic Director with copies of practice schedules and plans.
- Assist the varsity coach and be willing to be mentored by him/her.
- Assist in articulating and enforcing WVSD and WIAA rules/regulations for athletes.
- Properly supervise school equipment and facilities usage.
- Help varsity coach to keep accurate statistics and disseminate to appropriate coaches/league/media sources.
- Teach and model the highest standards of conduct and sportsmanship during practices and contests.
- Assist in developing a budget for basic equipment (ASB Budget) and for capital needs (Levy/General Budget).
- Promote the entire interscholastic program of the school and direct the program in harmony with the total school program.
- Be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and ensure that your athletes are aware of them as well.
- Maintain WIAA coaching standards and work toward becoming a master coach.
- Emphasize safety precautions, and be aware of the best training and injury procedures.
- Attend meetings as called by the athletic/activities director.
- The pre- and post-season (evaluation) meetings are required as part of the coaching contract.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the head coach.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Credentials: Current First Aid/CPR card required.
- Education: 4-year degree required.
- Experience: Previous wrestling experience at the high school level preferred, college preferred.
- Previous wrestling coaching experience in secondary school/comparable community program within the past 5 years preferred.
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Personal Qualities: The ability to work with student/athletes and their parents in a professional manner.
- The successful candidate will work to instill the highest desirable ideals of character and ensure that the welfare of each student/athlete is always held in the highest regard.
- The candidate should have the ability to be an independent, critical thinker as well as a team player.
- The ability to plan practices, events, and organize all the necessary materials and persons to carry out the sport/activity is highly valued.
- Must be able to meet scheduled responsibilities for practice, coaching preparation, competition, and related activities and a consistent basis.