Assistant Wrestling Coach Windham High School

Applitrack; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Windham High School is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to train student athletes, develop competitive strategies, and promote good sportsmanship within the program. The role involves coaching individuals and groups, monitoring academic eligibility, and coordinating with parents and school staff.

The candidate should have a high school diploma, coaching certification, and First Aid/CPR/AED training. Prior wrestling coaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required or equivalent.
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Responsibilities

• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of wrestling.
•  Observes players during practice and competition to identify needs for improvement.
•  Determines game strategies based on team capabilities.
•  Maintains pupil behavior standards and proper supervision of athletes.
•  Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
•  Interacts with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance as needed.
•  Works with staff and administrators to follow district athletic procedures.

Skills

Experience with children

Academic knowledge

Clear communication

Active listening

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

CT Coaching Certificate

First Aid/CPR/AED

CTCoaching Module #15

Two years coaching experience (preferred)

Job description

Assistant Wrestling Coach Windham High School JobID: 6489

• Date Posted:
  9/22/2026
  

Position Description:

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assess player's skills and assigns team positions as requested/required
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategies based on the team's capabilities.
• Assist in maintaining standards of pupil behavior and providing proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the news media, booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations as requested/required
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents.
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience working with children
• Knowledge of academic area
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Basic computer skills

Qualifications/Certificates:

• High School Diploma
• Connecticut Coaching Certificate (or eligibility); Current First Aid/CPR/AED Training; CTCoaching Module #15 Certificate
• Two years' coaching experience, preferred
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess knowledge of rules, regulations, strategies and techniques of the sport

It is the policy of the Windham Public Schools to ensure equal employment opportunity to every person regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender; gender identity or expression, sexual preference or physical and mental disability; and to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, sexual preference, or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities.