Wrestling Coach - 2026/27

Job Summary

Position Summary

The Middle School Wrestling Coach is responsible for providing a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate wrestling program for middle school student-athletes. The coach will teach wrestling fundamentals, promote sportsmanship and teamwork, supervise student-athletes, and support the academic, social, and physical development of all participants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plan and conduct organized, age-appropriate practices that teach wrestling fundamentals, conditioning, technique, and strategy. Teach proper wrestling techniques with an emphasis on student safety and injury prevention. Provide appropriate instruction for beginning and experienced wrestlers. Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, responsibility, perseverance, and respect.

Establish and communicate clear expectations for student-athlete behavior, attendance, effort, and participation. Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, transportation, and other team activities as assigned. Maintain a safe practice and competition environment and immediately address unsafe conduct or conditions.

Follow district, school, league, and applicable governing-body rules and regulations. Work cooperatively with the Athletic Director, administrators, other coaches, officials, parents/guardians, and school staff. Communicate practice schedules, competition information, expectations, and program updates to student-athletes and families.

Encourage student-athlete appropriate academic performance and school attendance. Maintain accurate team rosters, equipment records, and other required documentation. Assist with the distribution, care, inventory, and collection of wrestling uniforms and equipment. Ensure wrestling mats, equipment, and practice areas are properly maintained and used safely.

Attend scheduled meets, tournaments, coaches' meetings, and other required athletic events. Model professional conduct and appropriate interactions with stud