Co-Ed Wrestling Assistant Coach & Mentor

Ponaganset High; Glocester (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Ponaganset High School is seeking an Assistant Co-Ed Wrestling Coach to support student-athletes after school hours in Glocester, RI. The role emphasizes skill development, discipline, teamwork, and academic performance within a competitive program.

The coach will work with the Athletic Director and Principal, ensure safety, and model sportsmanship while fostering personal growth in student athletes.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching adolescent age students in competitive sports.
• Meets all requirements adopted or revised by the State of Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, or the Foster-Glocester Regional School District.
• All Coaches will have to receive an updated National and State BCI Check (beginning in the school year 2023-2024)
• Current & Valid First Aid/CPR/AED Certificate
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Course (Must be Taken Annually)
• NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse (Must be Taken Annually)
• NFHS RI State Component Course (New Coaches to the District Only)
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course (Must be Taken Annually)
• NFHS Implicit Bias Course (Must be Taken Annually)
• NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (Must be Taken Annually)
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (Must be Taken Annually)
• NFHS Title IX
• NFHS Sportsmanship
• And/or qualifications deemed substantially equivalent to those listed above may be accepted.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants, small groups and teams, in necessary skills.
• Supervises individual team members and teams at all times.
• Knows and implements current rules, RI IL Regulations and district policies.
• Supports academic performance and leadership roles for student athletes.
• Acts as a role model for teammates under stress.
• Schedules practices and games with the athletic director and other coaches.
• Informs athletic director about facility, equipment and uniforms conditions.
• Communicates with athletic director about team issues and activities.
• Notifies athletic director of any safety concerns.
• Delegates coaching duties to assistants and volunteers.
• Performs other duties defined by athletic director and principal.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course

NFHS Concussion in Sports Course

NFHS Protecting Students From Abuse

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

NFHS Implicit Bias Course

NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Title IX

NFHS Sportsmanship

NFHS RI State Component Course

Job description

Ponaganset High School is seeking an Assistant Co-Ed Wrestling Coach to support student-athletes after school hours in Glocester, RI. The role emphasizes skill development, discipline, teamwork, and academic performance within a competitive program.

The coach will work with the Athletic Director and Principal, ensure safety, and model sportsmanship while fostering personal growth in student athletes.