Assistant Coach, Wrestling (3)

Application Procedure: To be considered for this vacancy, applicant must complete the on-line application process and indicate interest in this specific job number.

Date Available: November 16, 2026
Duty Days Per Year: November 16 through March; plus planning of off-season program
Hours Per Day: Varies as arranged with supervisor
Type of Position: (x) Continuing ( ) Temporary
Salary: Booster Paid ($1,000- $1,638)
Supervisor of Position: Joan Johnson Activities Director

Minimum Qualifications

• Wrestling Background: Competitive wrestling experience at the high school or collegiate level, and/or previous wrestling coaching experience.
• Technique & Knowledge: Strong understanding of folkstyle wrestling rules, scoring, fundamentals, match strategy, drill progression, and mat safety.
• Student-Athlete Development: Ability to model positive sportsmanship, build character, and communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents, and school staff.
• Physical Capability: Ability to be on the mat, demonstrate drills/techniques, and safely manage weight-class specific practice partners.
• Availability: Flexible schedule to attend daily weekday afternoon/evening practices, as well as multi-team events and weekend tournaments/invitationals throughout the winter season.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous coaching experience at the high school, junior high, or youth/club wrestling level.
• Valid Minnesota teaching license or Minnesota coaching certification/endorsement.
• Familiarity with skin check protocols, weight management certification rules, and tournament scoring platforms (such as Trackwrestling).
• Experience assisting with program logistics (weigh-in coordination, tournament management, bus supervision).

MSHSL & District Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must pass a standard district criminal background check.
• Meet MSHSL coaching credentialing standards (completion of the CER Coach Education modules, including Concussion Protocol training, CPR/AED, and General Coaching requirements).

Benefits: This position is not benefit eligible.

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.