ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Wrestling 26/27

Young World Physical Education; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring an Assistant Athletic Coach at Thomas Nelson High School in Bardstown, Kentucky. This position focuses on enabling students to effectively participate in extracurricular activities while promoting sports in the community.

Applicants must have a high school diploma, CPR/AED certification, and coaching education. Responsibilities include planning athletic programs, teaching skills, and ensuring student eligibility and safety.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• CPR/AED certification necessary.
• Current coaching education required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Teach individual fundamental skills and team play.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes.

Skills

Knowledge of sports fundamentals

Health and safety regulations

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CPR/AED certification

NFHS Coach Education Training

Job description

ASSISTANT ATHLETIC COACH - TNHS Wrestling 26/27

Thomas Nelson High School, Bardstown, Kentucky

Job Details

Job ID: 5766673

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Seasonal

Qualifications

• High school diploma, G.E.D. certificate, or equivalent
• Current CPR/AED certification
• NFHS Coach Education Training required
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Position Summary

To enable each student an opportunity to learn the skills needed to effectively and safely participate in an extra-curricular activity.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist in planning the assigned athletic program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Teach individual fundamental skills, team play, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Teach the elements of good sportsmanship and self-control that display professionalism.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Provide students with a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in recommending the purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Develop good rapport and lines of communication with individuals and groups including players, parents, school personnel, officials, and media representatives.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality and regular attendance.
• Maintain appropriate professional appearance.
• Adhere to the appropriate code of ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

Physical Demands

• Wide range of physical movement.
• Communicate effectively.
• Use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation.
• Bending, squatting, reaching, with the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.
• Requires indoor and outdoor activity.

Contact Information

• Joe Peake, AD
• Thomas Nelson High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]