Coach - Asst Wrestling (MSHS)

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

Maize South High School is seeking an Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach to instruct students in the fundamentals of wrestling, strategy and training. This role emphasizes building discipline, sportsmanship and confidence within a safe, competitive environment.

Responsibilities include supervising practices, maintaining equipment, communicating with staff and parents, and developing targeted practice plans to improve individual and team performance.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport/activity.
• Knowledge of KSHSAA rules and USD 266 policies.
• Ability to communicate with tact and patience.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to develop action plans and analyze progress.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during scheduled practices.
• Inventory and maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Provide a safe, educational environment for practices and performances.
• Communicate effectively with the school office, media and parents.
• Attend practices and games with necessary equipment and resources.
• Develop and implement practice plans to improve individual and team performance.
• Motivate student-athletes to reach their full potential.
• Evaluate strengths/weaknesses and make strategic decisions.
• Complete all training required by KSDE and the district.

Skills

Wrestling fundamentals

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Join our coaching staff! Maize South High School is seeking an Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach to instruct students in the fundamental skills, strategy and training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instructions that will lead to the formation of pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Essential Functions

• Supervise students during scheduled practices
• Stay informed on new techniques or concepts as it pertains to the

assigned area of responsibility

• Inventory and maintain equipment and uniforms
• Be responsible for coaching and modeling good sportsmanship and

citizenship as defined by KSHSAA.

• Provide a safe, educational, competitive environment for both

practices and performances.

• Communicate effectively with the school office, media and parents
• Maintain the physical well being of the students in all areas

pertaining to the designated area of responsibility

• Request transportation, lodging and stipend.
• Develop and implement practice plans that are designed to improve

individual and team performance while adhering to safety guidelines

• Motivate student-athletes to reach their full potential by

instilling a positive attitude and setting high expectations

• Teach student-athletes the importance of teamwork, good

sportsmanship, and dedication to academics

• Evaluate student-athletes strengths and weaknesses and make

strategic decisions regarding game strategy and player positioning

• Attend all scheduled practices and games, arriving on time and

prepared with the necessary equipment and resources

• Stay up-to-date on developments in your sport, attending coaching

clinics and workshops when possible

• Complete all training required by KSDE and the district
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or

school principal

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of the sport/activity
• Knowledge of KSHSAA rules and regulations
• Knowledge of USD 266 policies and expectations
• Knowledge of age appropriate activities; lesson plan requirements;

stages of child development;methods of instruction and training; basic disabilities; and behavioral management strategies

• Ability to communicate with tact and patience
• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
• Ability to solve problems and analyze issues and create action plans
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and to remain flexible

and creative

• Ability to work under limited supervision

Must past background check and TB test.