Coach - Assistant Wrestling

Botetourt County School District; Fincastle (VA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend Payment

Job summary

Botetourt County Public Schools seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach for Central Academy Middle School in Fincastle, VA. The position is a part-time coaching role starting immediately, with responsibilities including organizing practices, overseeing tryouts, and coordinating with administration.

The ideal candidate has prior coaching or playing experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to mentor student-athletes while upholding school values and rules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required or equivalent training/experience accepted.
• Experience coaching or playing the sport they plan to coach.
• Ability to lead and communicate with student-athletes and staff.

Responsibilities

• Organize practices, tryouts and season workouts.
• Collaborate with administration and athletic director on scheduling.
• Field teams with quality players and strong character.
• Maintain professionalism representing BCPS publicly.
• Work with athletic directors on issues requiring additional support.

Skills

Experience in coaching

Knowledge of sport rules

Leadership qualities

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Teach tactics and skills

Feedback & monitoring

Administrative tasks

General sports coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Equivalent training/experience accepted

Job description

Botetourt County School Dist Central Academy Middle School - Fincastle, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Coach - Assistant Wrestling

Job Details

Job ID: 5939866
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Botetourt County Public Schools

Job Descriptions

www.bcps.k12.va.us

JOB CLASS: Coach - Athletic

GROUP: Coaches

FLSA STATUS: N/A - Stipend Payment

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

A school coach provides the necessary practice, support, supervision and advice for the team to be successful against opposing teams in a sports season.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Previous experience playing or coaching applicable sport
• Knowledge with the rules and regulations of the sports they plan on coaching.
• Strong leadership qualities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Communication Skills
• Teamworking Skills
• Ability to teach relevant skills, tactics and techniques
• Monitor performance and provide constructive feedback to both individuals and team
• Some administrative tasks regarding organization and team information distribution
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The coach is responsible for organizing out of season workouts, tryouts and season practices. They are to collaborate with the administration and athletic director in regards to all scheduling that impacts the sport. The coaching staff is expected to work diligently to field the athletic teams with student/athletes that represent BCPS with quality players that show strong character daily. It is expected the coaching staff will always be cognizant of the leadership and visibility of a public school coach. At no time should a coach compromise professionalism while representing BCPS in a coaching capacity. Coaches are asked to work closely with athletic directors and administration during any issues that may resolve in additional support.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED

A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling,

reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Must be able to successfully pass criminal background investigation

VHSL Coaches’ Education and Pre-Season Coaches’ Meetings led by BCPS Athletic Director

Revised: August 2026

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Foster , Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
• Central Academy Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]