Assistant Wrestling Coach: Lead, Mentor & Build a Safe Team

Sumter School District; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

Sumter School District in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach for Lakewood High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting with coaching, safety and compliance with district and state athletic policies.

Qualifications include a minimum of five years coaching experience and the ability to attain South Carolina educator certification. The position is supplemental pay based on credentials and experience, with duties including leadership, community

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of coaching experience.
• Must possess or demonstrate the qualifications to obtain South Carolina educator certification.
• Such alternatives to these qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and assists principal in the selection, assignment, and evaluation of athletic coaches and staff members.
• Fosters good school-community relations by keeping the community aware of and responsive to the athletic program.
• Responsible for the health and safety of student athletes. Ensures that proper safety and first aid procedures are followed at all times.
• Promotes and maintains positive relationships with parents and student athletes. Conducts parent meetings prior to the beginning of the season.
• Ensures that the sports program complies with the rules and regulations of the school and District, the South Carolina High School League, affiliated Conference and Region.
• Ensures appropriate behavior of assigned coaching staff, players, and other team personnel at all times.
• Ensures punctual attendance at scheduled coaches' meetings and rules clinics. Promotes the sports program by sponsoring fundraisers, sponsoring youth camps, attending team camps, etc.

Skills

Coaching experience

Educator certification eligibility

Safety procedures

Community relations

Job description

Sumter School District in Sumter, South Carolina, is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach for Lakewood High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves assisting with coaching, safety and compliance with district and state athletic policies.

Qualifications include a minimum of five years coaching experience and the ability to attain South Carolina educator certification. The position is supplemental pay based on credentials and experience, with duties including leadership, community