2026/27 Assistant Wrestling Coach (Central High School)

1200 - Central High School; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 3,600 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Central High School in Kansas City, MO, is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026/27 season. This part-time role supports Athletics by coaching, supervising, and developing student-athletes under the Athletic Director and Building Principal.

Qualifications include completing MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles and Sports First Aid, a strong commitment to student-athlete welfare, and knowledge of coaching standards.

Qualifications

• MSHSAA/NFHS Coaching Principles Course must be completed.
• Sports First Aid Courses must be completed.
• Strong commitment to student-athlete concept and understanding of eligibility regulations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate wrestling with a full team in compliance with MSHSAA standards.
• Assist in implementing athletic standards per MSHSAA Handbook and attend required sessions.
• Coordinate the program and supervise students at practices and contests.
• Assist with transportation, facilities, officials and game management.
• Schedule practice sessions to maximize student-athlete potential.
• Emphasize safety and proper training and injury management procedures.
• Model high standards of sportsmanship during practices and contests.
• Assist in returning school equipment per KCMSD Handbook.
• Pursue professional growth through clinics and publications.
• Complete coaching courses and required professional development hours.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Student-athlete focus

MSHSAA rules

Job description

2026/27 Assistant Wrestling Coach (Central High School)

Kansas City School District - KCMO 1200 - Central High School - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

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

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $4,500 to $4,500 Per Year

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• donita acklin , Athletic Financial Analysis
• 0580 - Athletics Activities
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]