Assistant Wrestling Coach #2 (3398)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323 is seeking an assistant for the sports program at Dunlap High School. This role involves organizing practices, instructing athletes in game strategies, and supervising sports activities.

Effective communication skills are essential, as the role requires interaction with students, staff, and parents. Must also possess knowledge of sports rules and effective coaching techniques.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective coaching techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Understanding of school and state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing the sports program at the assigned school.
• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, and techniques of the sport.
• Supervise athletes during practices and competitions.
• Participate in special activities including award nights.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Effective coaching techniques

Knowledge of sport rules and regulations

Ability to read, write and speak English

Job description

• Date Posted: 6/1/2026
• Location: Dunlap High School
• Date Available: 07/01/2026

Position Objective

Position is responsible for assisting with organizing the sports program at the assigned school. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Functions

• Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises
• Assesses players' skills, monitors players during competition and practice
• Determines game strategy
• Supervises athletes during practices and competition
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students
• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and assemblies
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activitiesIs aware of and enforces school safety standards at all times
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Additional Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, students, parents, and the general public
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Understanding of school, district, and state rules and regulations regarding school operations

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily in a school environment and may be indoors or outdoors as regulated by the individual sport. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate