Assistant Coach, Varsity Wrestling - Athletics

International Executive Service Corps; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Punahou School invites applications for an Assistant Coach for the Varsity Wrestling Team. The role supports the head coach by organizing the program, conducting practices, and guiding student athletes in strategies and skills.

The ideal candidate has coaching experience in an educational setting, strong communication, and the ability to develop practice plans and motivate students. Expect a stipend range based on qualifications; pay aligns with internal equity and total rewards.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational abilities demonstrated in coaching roles.
• Experience leading an interscholastic program or team with a positive track record.
• Experience teaching or working with adolescents in an athletic setting.
• Deep knowledge of wrestling fundamentals, strategies, and practice design.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach with organizing athletic program needs.
• Conduct practices and demonstrate techniques for wrestlers.
• Motivate student athletes and teach game strategies.
• Develop comprehensive practice plans and season objectives.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Coaching experience

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Punahou Athletics plays an integral role in the student experience. The philosophy of Punahou Athletics encourages student athletes, within the framework of the educational mission of the school, to be the best that they can be, to be the best team person, and to be a true team player, with the idea that this is what defines winning. The Athletics Department supports more than 120 teams in over 30 sports. Punahou’s athletic teams have enjoyed unparalleled success since the school was founded in 1841. The school also received notable recognition in Sports Illustrated as the top high school athletic program in the country. The coaching staff at Punahou School plays a significant role in the success of its Athletics program and the education of our students.

Punahou School is actively recruiting an Assistant Coach for the Varsity Wrestling Team. The Assistant Coach position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the needs of the sport within the Athletic Program. This position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques. The ideal candidate will have previous experience coaching a Wrestling team in an educational setting, good communication and organizational skills, physical ability to demonstrate positions usual to the sport, and a positive and effective track record of coaching performance.

Position Details:

• Work Year: 3 Months
• School Year: 2026-2027, Winter Season
• Work Hours: Monday - Friday late afternoons, and weekends
• Stipend Range*: $1,560 - $3,450 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications

*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED). Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• One (1) year of positive and effective experience with a track record of leadership in a successful interscholastic program as a coach, or other related athletic experience.
• Background in teaching preferred, with experience working with adolescents.
• Knowledge of the value of athletics and competition at the intermediate and high school level.
• Substantial knowledge of the game as demonstrated through the development of comprehensive practice plans, offensive and defensive schemes, implementation of off-season expectations for student athletes, and the implementation of effective and contemporary teaching/coaching practices.