2026 Wrestling Assistant Coach

Minnetonka Public Schools; Excelsior (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Wrestling Coach at Minnetonka Middle School West to lead the program for the season 2026-27. You will plan practices, accompany the team to events, enforce policies, and work with the Director of Activities on budgets, equipment, and scheduling.

The role requires knowledge of wrestling, strong communication, and the ability to supervise students after school hours through 5:30 PM and meets, with duties including safety and discipline and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Coaching license or completion of MSHSL alternative program.
• Ability to enforce school and district policies and manage athletic equipment and records.
• Strong organizational skills for budgets, scheduling and reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
• Administer coaching duties per district policies and coach handbooks.
• Assist with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.

Skills

Sport knowledge

Communication skills

Multitasking

Receptive to direction

Work ethic

Physical fitness

Education

Coaching license or MSHSL alternative program

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching-Wrestling
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Minnetonka Middle School West (MMW)
• Date Available: Current/ASAP
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Season Dates

10/26/26-12/22/26

Assignment Details

Practices until 5.30pm after school, Monday-Friday.

One meet per week until 6:00-6.30pm.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Plan, accompany and supervise the team to and from all events including practices and competitions.
2. Responsible for all matters pertaining to the organization and administration of coaching an athletic team.
3. Assist the Director of Activities with hiring, development and evaluation of assistant coaches.
4. Work with Director of Activities on specific budget requests and spending as well as fund raising as needed.
5. Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs with the Pagel Center Staff.
6. Coordinate practice and game schedules with the Student Activities Office, Activities Coordinator or other coaches.
7. Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and manage activity penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
8. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Enforce all rules of the Minnesota State High School League and Minnetonka Public School Policies as they pertain to the respective sport.
2. Follow athletic department policy in ordering equipment, uniforms and supplies for the sport involved; turn in a complete inventory of all equipment at the conclusion of the season.
3. Assist the Student Activities Office to maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. student physicals, parental consents, attendance forms, insurance records, activity/athletic code forms, etc.).
4. Assist the Student Activities Office to prepare a roster of all team members to include numbers, grade level and positions.
5. Responsible to verify through the MHS Activities Office that all participants are eligible.
6. Report and document with an injury report form for all student major injuries immediately to the trainer, and to the Director of Activities.
7. Participate in coaches meeting, PLC's, and pre and post season meetings with the Director of Activities.
8. Develop and implement a transformational purpose statement.
9. Develop and implement an emergency action plan as directed by the Minnesota State High School League.

Knowledge and Skills

1. Knowledge and background in the assigned sport.
2. Understanding of and agreement with the Minnetonka Public School District's Student Activity and Athletic Code and the Coaches/Advisors Handbook.
3. Knowledge of State, Federal and Minnetonka Public School Board Policies regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action.
4. Evidence of the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Strong communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, parents, community members and students.
6. Ability to receive work direction.
7. Strong work ethic and dedication to further the benefits of student participation in co-curricular activities.
8. Physical ability to perform essential job functions.

Licensing Requirements

Applicant must possess a coaching license or complete a MSHSL alternative program.

Compensation

Compensation in accordance with Schedule B of the Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Click here to view the wage schedule. Rates for this position can be found in Appendix -c-, Schedule B.

Not medical or dental benefit eligible.