Assistant Wrestling Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Indiana seeks an assistant coach to support the head coach in meeting students' needs at West Side Leadership Academy. The role involves planning practices, traveling with the team, and supporting the development of student-athletes both academically and socially. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Coaching experience and a high school diploma are required. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact young athletes' lives positively.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of football fundamentals and programs.
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach to meet the needs of students.
• Plan and coordinate practices and travel for games.
• Support individual player development and team success.

Skills

Patience

Leadership

Good communication skills

Mentoring

Observation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Technology for coaching

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 12/5/2025

Location: West Side Leadership Academy

Purpose Statement

To assist the Head Coach to meet the needs of the students in the GCSC.

Essential Functions

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

• Patience
• Passion
• Leadership
• Perseverance
• Good communication skills
• Communication
• Mentoring
• Imagination
• Tutoring
• Observation
• Positivity
• Service Learning Projects

Supervisory Responsibilities

Students.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of: All aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising preseason and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Demonstrate knowledge of football fundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the football program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to:

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

Education and Experience

A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

Certification/Licenses

To be determined

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.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

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 FUSE studio is a non‑traditional classroom, designed around flexible student learning spaces.

Required Testing

• Drug Test
• Background and CPS Check