Battlefield Middle School Head Winter Wrestling Coach - 26/27 SY

BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Battlefield Middle School in Fredericksburg, VA seeks an energetic Athletic Coach for winter wrestling to develop a competitive, representative team, emphasizing teamwork, leadership, character, and sportsmanship.

The head coach will supervise staff, coordinate with the Athletic Director, manage equipment, oversee safety, and recruit support personnel while maintaining academic standards. This is a fixed-term contract position with a stipend.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and must be 18 years of age.
• One year of coaching experience in the sport assigned.
• CPR and/or First Aid certification or ability to enroll and complete training.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Athletic Director and Principal in hiring/retention of Assistant Coaches.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates the performance of all Assistant Coaches.
• Ensures athletes have medical examinations before practice begins.
• Organizes recruitment and development of support staff (equipment manager, scorekeepers, etc.).
• Oversees training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity team.
• Maintains records and conducts observations during practices and contests.
• Ensures proper insurance coverage and facility readiness for events.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Sportsmanship

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Battlefield Middle School Head Winter Wrestling Coach - 26/27 SY

Battlefield Middle School Head Winter Wrestling Coach - 26/27 SY

Spotsylvania County School District BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE - FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5916887
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 8, 2026

Job Description

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking an energetic Athletic Coach to develop a competitive and representative team in the sport to which they are assigned. In doing so, our Coaches emphasize developmental ideals of teamwork, leadership, character, athletic skills, and wholesome attitudes amongst teammates and sport participants.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in maintaining high academic standards for all student-athletes.
• Assists the Athletic Director and Principal in the hiring and/or retention of Assistant Coaches.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates regularly the performance of all Assistant Coaches of the respective sport.
• Works cooperatively with the Athletic Director to ensure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Works cooperatively with other Head Athletic Coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Directs the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team and leads, supervises, and assists the Assistant Coaches in their efforts with the team assigned to them.
• Acts as a positive influence upon the behavior of members of his/her athletic staff and teams.
• Engages and directs the team at all varsity contests and to be present at as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible; supervises athletes at invitational meets or postseason competitions.
• Advises the Athletic Director in the selection and performance evaluations of officials.
• Recommends to the Athletic Director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the sports program; Provides for the inventory and care of equipment.
• Advises the Athletic Director of the condition of athletic facilities and needs for their preparation and maintenance.
• Recommends to the Athletic Director and/orPprincipal the removal of athletes from the team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met.
• Ensures that all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organizes a system for encouraging students to try out for his/her team and to develop and recruit equipment manager(s), scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc., for all teams.
• Collects and maintains file records, statistics, new items, and photographs for all the athletic teams under his/her supervision.
• Observes practices and games.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• One (1) year of coaching experience in the sport assigned
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to enroll and successful complete a CPR and First Aid training course

Preferred

• 21 years of age
• Current teacher or classified employee of Spotsylvania County Public Schools

About Spotsylvania County Public Schools:

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://www.spotsylvania.k12.va.us/ .

Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #WeAreSpotsy team.

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Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to non-discrimination in the workplace.

Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made.

Employment Terms: Employment may be offered as a fixed stipend that is additional to an employee's annual salary or income.

Position Type: Contract
Salary: $1,691 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Henry Thode , Activities Director
• BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE
• Email: [e-mail]

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