Coach - Assistant High School Wrestling

Jefferson City School District; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 1,500 - 3,500; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in Jefferson City seeks an Assistant High School Wrestling Coach to support the head coach in training students. This role involves coaching individuals, planning practices, and enforcing discipline while fostering a positive environment. Applicants must have a valid Missouri teacher certificate and preferably previous coaching experience. The position is essential for building student skills and promoting values like discipline and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Previous coaching experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Alternative qualifications may be considered by the board.

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in wrestling skills.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice.
• Work with the head coach to enforce discipline.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills

Valid Missouri teacher certificate

Coaching experience in assigned sport

Effective communication skills

Ability to enforce discipline

Education

Missouri teaching certificate

Employment as a teacher in Jefferson City School District

Job description

Position

Coach - Assistant High School Wrestling

FLSA Status

Exempt

Reports to

Head Coach and Activities Director

Salary

Stipend

Purpose Statement

The Jefferson City School District is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Coach – Assistant to aid the Head Coach in serving the district’s 9,000 students who attend 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high school, 1 alternative school, 1 pre-school and a variety of alternative educational offerings and services. The assistant coach will work with the head coach and activities director to ensure the highest possible level of service is delivered to students while fostering a culture of academic excellence. Further, in conjunction with the head coach, the assistant coach will help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.

Essential Functions

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practice in season.
• Works closely with the head coach to enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and to establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Demonstrates effective human relations and communication skills.
• Assists the head coach with the organization and supervision of the sports program.
• Complies with good safety practices.
• Complies with all district rules, regulations and policies.
• Other duties/responsibilities deemed necessary as may be assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Valid Missouri teacher certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Jefferson City School District.
• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport, preferred.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may deem appropriate.

Clearances

Background clearance required; the results of which must be satisfactory to the District.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Must be able to demonstrate performance in physical situations including weather or surface related areas as well as working on game plans or other related tasks that would be done by the head coach.

Contact Information

Human Resources
315 E Dunklin Street
Jefferson City MO 65101
573-659-3013

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION: Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.