Assistant Wrestling Coach

Mercersburg, PA; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercersburg Academy seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the Head Coach in managing the wrestling program effectively. This role involves conducting wrestling drills, participating in video analysis, and building relationships with students and other coaches. Candidates must have prior coaching experience at the high school level and the ability to work flexible hours including weekends. The position offers the chance to work both indoors and outdoors with physical demands requiring good mobility and strength.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in coaching wrestling is required.
• Experience at wrestling and coaching on the high school level.
• The energy and ability to travel regularly and work unusual hours.

Responsibilities

• Support the head coach in the daily management of the program.
• Conduct drill instruction and execution.
• Maintain effective working relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Knowledge of wrestling fundamentals

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Classification: Seasonal

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Department: Athletics

Summary

The Assistant Wrestling Coach provides comprehensive support to the Head Coach in the daily management and strategic development of the wrestling program. This role blends technical expertise with mentorship, requiring a coach who can transition seamlessly from high‑intensity mat instruction to detailed tactical analysis.

Season runs from 11/17/2026 to 2/13/2027, with the possibility of an extended playoff season through 2/20/2027.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Modeling appropriate behavior and following established protocol for injuries.
• Responsible for supporting head coaches in the day‑to‑day operation of the program and other program related duties.
• Duties can range from drill instruction and execution to video study and analysis.
• The Assistant coach is expected to demonstrate effective teaching skills relative to sport‑specific technique, as well as possess the interpersonal skills necessary to maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, other coaches, and administrators.
• The Assistant coach is expected to uphold the mission of the athletic department and ensure all activities comply with school and league regulations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• The ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Knowledge of wrestling fundamentals.
• A disciplined, results‑oriented, self‑starter, demonstrating initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be knowledgeable and articulate in stating Mercersburg Academy’s mission and vision.
• A creative, good‑natured member of a team with demonstrated collaborative and proactive manners.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.

Physical Demands

The conditions herein 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 job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to all weather.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to sit, walk or stand for prolonged periods of time; in some aspects of the job the requirement to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, may be required; will use repetitive motions on a computer; may frequently lift up 20 lbs. or up to 10 pounds constantly and occasionally up to 50 lbs.; to travel in all modes of transportation; sufficient manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination to grasp, finger, and feel.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This description is intended to provide a general scope of the position. This job description may include other duties as assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in coaching wrestling is required.
• Experience at wrestling and coaching on the high school level‑junior varsity, varsity, or both, as a minimum.
• The energy and ability to travel regularly. Flexibility to work weekends, early mornings and evenings for sporting events.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, internet, e‑mail, scheduling, and database software programs).
• Valid driver’s license