Assistant Wrestling Coach - Albemarle HS

Albemarle County Public Schools; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Coaching stipend

Job summary

Albemarle High School is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to develop and train AA student-athletes under VHSL guidelines. The role involves organizing practice schedules, teaching wrestling fundamentals, conditioning, and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities include assisting with practices, tournaments, and dual meets, with occasional after-school and weekend commitments and regular travel with student-athletes to events.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations.
• Experience coaching high school athletes.
• Ability to organize practice schedules and develop discipline focusing on teamwork and sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and train AA student-athletes in wrestling.
• Organize and prepare practice schedules and sessions.
• Assist with organizing practices, tournaments, and dual meets; travel with student-athletes to matches.
• Commit to after-school and weekend coaching hours.

Skills

VHSL rules knowledge

Athlete development

Practice scheduling

Teamwork & discipline

Coaching experience

Education

Virginia teaching license eligible

Job description

Assistant Wrestling Coach
Albemarle High School

SALARY:

Coaching Stipend

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Until Filled (unless otherwise noted above)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates should possess the following: knowledge of VHSL rules and regulations; ability to develop and train AA student-athletes; personal skills that reflect positive relations with high school student-athletes, parents and the community; extensive knowledge of the principles of individual and team fundamentals of the listed sports; ability to organize and prepare practice schedules; ability to develop a solid discipline that emphasizes team work and good sportsmanship. Previous coaching experience is required. Preference will be given to those candidates who hold or are eligible for a Virginia teaching license. Pursuant to state law, individuals applying for employment with the Albemarle County Public Schools for any position shall be required to disclose prior convictions of law other than minor traffic violations or juvenile offenses. Information provided by applicants may be verified by work history, personal reference or criminal record inquiries to determine the applicant's acceptability for employment.

Wrestling coaching experience helpful. After school and weekend hours. Coaching stipend available.

The Following Is Preferred

• Demonstrate knowledge of wrestling techniques, including takedowns, escapes, reversals, and pinning combinations.
• Teach proper wrestling fundamentals, conditioning, and strength development.
• Understand weight management, hydration, and safe weight-loss practices.
• Recognize signs of dehydration, heat illness, and wrestling-related injuries.
• Understand wrestling rules, match procedures, and sportsmanship expectations.
• Assist with organizing practices, tournaments, and dual meets.
• Previous wrestling experience as a wrestler or coach preferred.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Duties are typically to be performed in school settings including gym and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting and other physical activities will be required. The position will require daily personal and close contact with student-athletes to provide instruction. The position will also require regular travel with student-athletes to and from matches. Regular contact with other coaches, administrators, parents and the media.

NOTE:

All positions are part-time, temporary positions.