Assistant Wrestling Coach

Heritageacademyaz; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Academy AZ is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the Head Wrestling Coach in promoting fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship. The role provides leadership and supervision for team and individual athletes, working closely with staff and administration.

The position emphasizes facilitating skill development, adhering to district policies, and maintaining health and safety standards during practices and competitions.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: 1–2 years coaching student athletes in an academic setting is preferred.
• Special Skills: NFHS and Concussion certified required.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities.
• Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the wrestling program and team.
• Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance.
• Assist in designing a training program and game program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising the coaching staff to assure proper program implementation.
• Assume duties of the Head Coach if required to do so.
• Assist in developing team rules and enforcing them with players and parents.

Skills

NFHS certification

Concussion certification

Behavior management

Good judgment

Team coaching

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Fingerprint clearance

Job description

The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists the Head Wrestling Coach in promoting an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Assistant Wrestling Coach assists in providing leadership and supervision for team and individual sports, and works closely with the other staff and administration.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination and supervision of the wrestling program and team.
• Help students achieve gains in athletic skill and team performance.
• Assist in designing a training program and game program.
• Assist in organizing and supervising the coaching staff to assure that the program is properly implemented
• Assume duties of the Head Coach if required to do so.
• Assist in the development of team rules, communicating them to the players and their parents, and equitably enforce them.
• Ensure that student athletes meet eligibility rules.
• Ensure that student athletes adhere to training rules, lettering policies, grade requirements, and rules of behavior.
• Ensure the continual supervision of student athletes on the field, in conditioning, and in locker and shower rooms.
• Ensure that health and safety precautions are observed during all activities.
• Immediately report all major injuries incurred during practice sessions or competition to the Head Coach, Activities Director, and Principal.
• Assist in the proper purchasing, inventory, and care of equipment.
• See that district policies are observed during all activities.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.
• Obtain advance approval of the Head Coach for all activities and expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Activities Director, Principal, or other Administrative Staff.

Qualifications, Competencies & Strengths

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience: 1-2 years of experience coaching student athletes in an academic setting is preferred
• Special Skills:
• NFHS and Concussion certified required
• Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities
• Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods
• Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment
• Professional and friendly disposition
• Type of fingerprint clearance: Shall be fingerprint checked pursuant to A.R.S 15-512
• Physical functions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.
• Equipment used: Athletic and weigh training equipment.
• Work Environment: The work environment is a standard football field and other athletic practice and event settings. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee is regularly exposed to hot outdoor weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to bodily fluids and/or bloodborne pathogens.
• Travel: This position requires the ability to travel to and from school events and activities. Must be available to accompany choirs and students for choir-related tours, festivals, competitions, and other events

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer isrequired to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.