Assistant Boys' Wrestling Coach - Develop Skill & Discipline

BLUE SPRINGS SOUTH; Blue Springs (MO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Blue Springs School District seeks an Assistant Boys' Wrestling Coach to support the Blue Springs South High School wrestling program for the 2026-2027 season. You will guide athletes, teach fundamentals, and coordinate practices with the head coach.

The role emphasizes safety, skill development, and consistent sports reporting. Must meet district requirements; position is part-time with a salary commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching wrestling preferred.
• Educator certification preferred.
• Missouri teaching certificate preferred or eligible for substitute teaching certificate (60 college credit hours).

Responsibilities

• Coach participants in wrestling skills for excellence.
• Plan and schedule practice in season.
• Oversee safety conditions of facilities when students are present.
• Maintain statistics, records, and season results.
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanship and manage penalties.
• Work with athletics director on scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Communicate program details to parents and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching Wrestling

Student development

Safety oversight

Record keeping

Communication with parents

Education

Missouri teaching certificate (preferred) or substitute certificate (60 credits)

Job description

Coaching Assistant Boys' Wrestling

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900655
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Assistant Boys' Wrestling Coach

Blue Springs School District

2026-2027

Position Summary:

To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. Assist with the Wrestling program.

• This position reports to the Activities Director and Head Coach
• Salary will be commensurate with experience.
• Salary range is $5,046 - $5,550

Essential Functions:

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the rules and fundamentals of wrestling.
• Coach’s individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport/activity involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport/activity is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport/activity.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport/activity and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow-up.
• Works closely with the athletics director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms, etc.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Accounts for all equipment or delegates the responsibility.
• Provide emergency first aid.
• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic/activity program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises students in the program.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as sports equipment or items normally associated with the day-to-day operation of the program. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output of other people. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Background CheckEmployment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Experience: Previous experience in coaching Wrestling preferred.

Education: Educator certification preferred. Must hold a valid Missouri teaching certificate or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours.)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Testing

None

Certificates and Licenses

Missouri Teaching Certificate (preferred) or be eligible for a substitute teaching certificate (minimum 60 college credit hours).

Continuing Education/Training

MSHSAA requirements

Clearances

Criminal Background Check, Family Care Safety Registry

FLSA Status

Exempt

Salary Grade

Extra Duty

8/24/26

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: HrDept[at]bssd[dot]net

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