Assistant Wrestling Coach

Young World Physical Education; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Hillsborough, North Carolina, is looking for an Assistant Wrestling Coach. This part-time role involves guiding student-athletes, ensuring safe practices, and assisting with sports events. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, coaching experience, and knowledge of safety regulations.

The position requires physical engagement as per the demands of various sports and provides an opportunity to positively impact student-athletes' development.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in coaching at middle or high school level preferred.
• Must possess valid NC driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Guide student-athletes in their respective sport.
• Ensure safe practices for all participants.
• Assist Head Coach with scheduling and sports events.

Skills

Coaching skills

Student-athlete guidance

Safety practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education

Job description

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Orange County Schools - Orange Middle School Athletics - Hillsborough, North Carolina

Job Details

Job ID: 5751164
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Jun 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Purpose:

The Assistant Coach is responsible for providing appropriate coaching guidance to student-athletes related to a particular sport for the duration of the sports season. They teach and model good sportsmanship behaviors, appropriate techniques, and skills, ensuring safe practices to protect students from injuries, and serve as good role models for the students, the school, and the system.

Knowledge of Position

• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques associated with the athletic program.
• Thorough knowledge of state and federal requirements regarding physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility for athletic participation.
• Thorough knowledge of training rules and any other unique regulations about the various sports in which athletes are engaged.
• Thorough knowledge of guidance and safeguards in place for the safety of athletes to address medical injuries and emergencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the process for initiating policies and procedures applicable to the athletic program.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Additional coursework and/or training in a particular sport.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Physical Education or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of coaching experience at the middle or high school level.
• NC Certification as Teacher, preferably in Physical Education.

Certification and License Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Implement, interpret, and enforce consistently existing school system, state, and conference regulations.
2. Refer all requests for grievances through proper channels.
3. Attend all public/staff/departmental meetings for which attendance is required.
4. Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
5. Assist the Head Coach with scheduling and providing transportation to tournaments and special sports events.
6. Assist with the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adhere to scheduled facility times.
7. Assist with sporting events and practices with maintenance and school employees.
8. Assist with proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
9. Assist with training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
10. Attend all practices and games.
11. Provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant while traveling.
12. Assist with directing student managers and statisticians on the respective team.
13. Assist the Head Coach when determining discipline, delineating procedures concerning due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary, and contacting parents when a student is dropped or becomes ineligible to participate.
14. Accountable to the Head Coach for all equipment.
15. Assist with the collection of the cost of any equipment lost or not returned.
16. Assist with issuing and storage of equipment and submit an annual inventory and current records to the Head Coach.
17. Recommend program area budgetary items for subsequent years to the Head Coach.
18. Assist with monitoring and authorizing entrance to equipment rooms and coaches’ offices.
19. Assist with examining locker rooms for general cleanliness before and after practices and games.
20. Share responsibilities for upkeep and regular care of facilities and fields.
21. Assist with ensuring cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
22. Assist in securing all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
23. Assist with instilling in each player respect for each other, athletic equipment, and school property, including its care and proper use.
24. Assist the Head Coach in carrying out their responsibilities.
25. Assist with instructing the team members regarding changes in the rules and teaching fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.
26. Assist with maintaining a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering (for Head Coach).
27. Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Coach of that sport.
28. Attend all staff meetings and carry out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Coach.
29. Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to assist with preparation adequately and remain long enough afterward to help players with problems and/or be involved in staff discussions.
30. Assist with the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
31. Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Coach.
32. Attend most of the contests, when possible, of other teams in the program.
33. Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.

Working Conditions

Physical Demands: Depending on the sport, work may be considered light to heavy, requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force. Position may require a lot of standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, pushing, pulling, and running.

Work Environment: Employees in this position are required to work in indoor and outdoor environments, with possible exposure to excessive heat and cold, and come into direct contact with OCS staff, students, and the public.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Contact Information

• Joshua Kinkade, Athletic Director
• 316A - Orange Middle School Athletics
• Email: [e-mail]