Athletic Coach, Head - Wrestling

Lake Forest School District; Harrington (DE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District is seeking an Athletic Coach, Head for a season-long assignment at W. T. Chipman Middle School in Harrington, DE. Responsibilities include leading skill development, planning practices, and coordinating with the athletic director on contests.

The role emphasizes safe conduct, record-keeping, equipment management, and adherence to district policies. Employment is for the sport season under the master agreement terms.

Qualifications

• Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired.

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice (in season).
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains attendance, insurance, and other records.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Performs and enforces disciplined, sportsmanlike, and safe behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director that relate to this position.

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Location: W. T. Chipman Middle School
• Date Available: Winter Season 26-27
• Closing Date: 08/30/2026

TITLE: Athletic Coach, Head

QUALIFICATIONS: Being a staff member in the building where the duties are performed is desired.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director in consultation with building principal.

JOB GOAL: To help translate sports participation into meaningful learning experiences for each individual athlete through mentoring the skills necessary for achievement, demonstrating sports-man-like conduct, and ensuring safe behaviors.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches individual participants in the skill necessary for achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice (in season).
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains attendance, insurance, and other records.
• Oversees the safety of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition.
• Performs and enforces disciplined, sportsmanlike, and safe behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards.
• Maintains discipline and authority over students according to the Lake Forest Discipline Policy Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the athletic director that relate to this position.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employed for the duration of the sport’s season and per terms of the master agreement.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be reviewed seasonally/annually by the athletic director in consultation with the building principal. Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
www.lf.k12.de.us
Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].