Assistant Wrestling Coach - ATHLETICS

John Marshall High School; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 1,200 - 1,600; Part time

Job summary

John Marshall High School in Richmond, VA seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach to help run a VHSL-sanctioned program. This part-time role starts immediately, focusing on coaching, practice planning, and maintaining equipment and facilities under the principal and activities director.

The candidate should be a licensed teacher or have VHSL authorization, with potential Spanish language skills, and must uphold discipline and sportsmanship while supporting athlete recognition.

Qualifications

• Licensed teachers regularly employed by the School Board, or have special permission from the Superintendent's office and VHSL to coach.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage athletic activities sanctioned by VHSL.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coach activities sanctioned by VHSL as appropriate.
• Plan and schedule a regular practice program in season.
• Coach participants to develop sport-specific skills.
• Assist in selecting, assigning and evaluating assistant coaches.
• Collaborate with the student activities director and staff on equipment purchases.
• Oversee maintenance, safety and cleanliness of uniforms and gear.
• Enforce VHSL policies and school regulations consistently.
• Issue and collect school properties as needed.
• Plan an annual recognition program for qualifying students.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Coaching

VHSL compliance

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Licensed teacher credential

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Wrestling Coach

Terms of Employment: Temporary

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Location: John Marshall High School

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal and Student Activities Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coaching activities sanctioned by the Virginia High School League, as considered appropriate.
• Responsible for planning and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
• Assists in the selection, assignment and evaluation of assistant coaches.
• Works in collaboration and cooperation with the student activities director and other personnel in recommending the purchase of uniforms, equipment and supplies.
• Oversees or helps oversee maintenance, safety and cleanliness of uniforms, equipment, supplies and the facility or area to be used.
• Adheres to all VHSL policies and procedures as well as regulations imposed by the RPS division.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
• Responsible for the issuing and collecting of all school properties used.
• Cooperatively plans for an annual recognition program for all qualifying participating students.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• All coaches of inter-school and League activities shall be licensed teachers regularly employed by the School Board, or otherwise have special permission from the Superintendent's office and the Virginia High School League (VHSL) in order to coach or sponsor an activity.
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and manage athletic activities sanctioned by VHSL.
• Bilingual skills to include Spanish are a plus.

Contract and Compensation

LENGTH OF CONTRACT: Non-term contract, serves from year to year based on the performance assessment and the recommendation of the Principal.

PAY SCALE: 0-5 years of experience $1,200 and 6+ years $1,600

START DATE: Based on School Board approval

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $1,200 to $1,600 Stipend

Richmond Public Schools will conduct a background investigation, fingerprinting, and tuberculosis screening as a condition of employment.

EOE.