Wrestling Coach

Wrestling Head Coach

Purpose: The wrestling coach is responsible for the facilitation of the wrestling program. The coach will develop the program and provide students with a rewarding extra-curricular team experience that will build skills in wrestling as well as foster team building. The coach will facilitate team organization and development, weekly practices and student competitions.

Reports to: Middle School Principal

Qualifications:

• Possesses a Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations issued by the Illinois State Board of Education,
• Background and knowledge of wrestling foundations and skills
• Organized with effective communication skills with students and adults
• Available to meet before and after school, and occasional evenings and weekends
• Prefer previous experience with wrestling
• Successful completion of concussion training
• Be certified through an IESA approved coaches education program. A person with a substitute-only license or paraprofessional license must complete one of the approved coaching education courses in order to serve as a coach.
• Dates: The role begins in November with tryouts and runs until March with Regional, Sectional, and State competitions. Practices are during the week form 3:15-4:30pm. or after if needed.

Wrestling Coach Role & Expectations:

• Advocate and promote the team and team activities within appropriate school and open house events
• Determine team make-up and the process therein to join (working with administration).
• Coordinate and supervise daily athletic practice, weekly meets and game schedules.
• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for participation
• Develop athletic skills of middle school athletes
• Maintains accurate records and results of individual and team performances
• Enforces discipline and establishes and oversees consequences for breach of such standards
• Create a practice schedule that balances kids interest in the sport with their schedules and the need for full event coverage.
• Remain up to date on concussion protocols
• Understand and accommodate for individual student needs
• Communicate with students and families on a regular basis
• Collaborate with Administration and other coaches on any challenges that arise.
• Build relationships with the students.
• Model fun and engagement in the events.
• Model the enjoyment of the process and trying their best.

Compensation: Stipend- $4,963