2026/27 Assistant Wrestling Coach (Central High School)

Kansas City Public Schools; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 3,800 - 5,200; Full time

Job summary

Kansas City Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to lead and develop the school's wrestling program, ensuring safe, competitive practices and adherence to district expectations.

This role requires coordination with the athletic department, supervising student-athletes at practices and contests, implementing MSHSAA standards, and promoting sportsmanship and growth. The position includes seasonal duties and ongoing professional development to advance wrestling excellence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching).
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.
• Assist in the coordination of the program.
• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.
• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.
• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.
• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.
• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.
• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.
• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.
• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development: District level mtgs –4hrs; School level mtgs - 3hrs; Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr

Skills

Knowledge of sport

Coaching principles

Sports First Aid

Student-athlete concept

Eligibility regulations

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Wrestling Coach

Salary Grade: $4,500/season

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Athletic Director/ Building Principal

Position Summary

Provide leadership for the school's athletic program through the continuous development, implementation, and enhancement of the sport(s) assigned, while promoting student-athlete growth, program excellence, and alignment with district goals and expectations.

What You’ll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)

• Coordinate specific sport with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.


• Assist in implementing athletic standards as outlined in the MSHSAA Handbook and attend all MSHSAA required sessions.


• Assist in the coordination of the program.


• Assist in the supervision of students at practices and contests.


• Help provide information for transportation, facilities, officials and game management.


• Help organize and schedule practice sessions on a regular basis with the objective of developing the student-athlete’s greatest potential.


• Emphasize safety precautions and be aware of the best training and injury management procedures.


• Conduct team and self in an ethical manner during practices and contests, always exemplifying the highest standards of sportsmanship.


• Assist in getting the systematic return of all school equipment in accordance with the KCMSD Athletic Department Handbook.


• Continue professional growth through clinics and professional publications.


• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.


• Must fulfill 8 contact hours of professional development.:




• District level mtgs –4hrs;


• School level mtgs - 3hrs;


• Outside mtgs/Clinics –1hr
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Student-athletes

To Be Successful at This Job, You'll Need To: (Minimum Qualifications)

• Knowledge of particular sport (philosophy & coaching)


• Must successfully complete the MSHSAA /NFHS Coaching Principles Course and Sports First Aid Courses.


• A strong commitment to the student-athlete concept and working knowledge of all collegiate eligibility center regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least 25 pounds.

Terms Of Employment

Length of work year: seasonal