Coach - Head Boys' Wrestling @ Columbia Middle School

Columbia Middle School; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Columbia Middle School in Moses Lake, WA, is seeking a Head Boys' Wrestling Coach for the 2027 season in the NCW league. The role requires coordinating practice, equipment, and game logistics for a middle school program.

The position involves teaching wrestling fundamentals to secondary students, maintaining safety protocols, and communicating with parents and staff. Valid First Aid/CPR certifications or the ability to obtain them are required, with bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• Requires valid First Aid and CPR/AEDCertification or ability to obtain prior to start of season.
• Ability to meet WIAA age requirements.
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Implement a safety plan including proper techniques and fundamentals.
• Schedule transportation to sport events and manage facility times.
• Attend staff meetings and coordinate with Athletic Director and Principal.
• Instruct players and instill sportsmanship and respect for equipment and property.

Skills

Coaching

Wrestling

First Aid

CPR/AED

Organization

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Moses Lake School District 161 Columbia Middle School - Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

Coach - Head Boys' Wrestling @ Columbia Middle School

Moses Lake School District 161 Columbia Middle School - Moses Lake, Washington Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Moses Lake School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5937396

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION POSTING

The Moses Lake School District is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of Middle SchoolHead WrestlingCoach at Columbia Middle School. Moses Lake Middle Schools participate in the North Central Washington Middle School League (NCW). The Moses Lake School District is committed to teaching and developing useful, life-long skills in its student athletes.

DATES OF 2027 SEASON: January 19 - March 6, 2027, Monday through Friday, and one Saturday Tournament. Practice sessions run from approx. 2:45pm to 5:00pm.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the position and comply with the policies and procedures set forth by the Principal, Athletic Director, and the Moses Lake School District.

• Exhibited knowledge of the sport, demonstrated technical skills, and successful experience teaching these skills to secondary school student-athletes.

• Valid First Aid and CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain prior to the start of season.

• Ability to meet WIAA age requirements applicable to the position.

• Exhibited organizational skills and abilities to ensure a well-managed program.

• Bilingual preferred.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work within the basic framework and philosophy of the Moses Lake School District Athletics Department .
• Demonstrate knowledge of modern trends, techniques, strategies, playing rules and procedures.
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions.
• Implement a safety plan that includes teaching of the proper techniques and fundamentals.
• Adhere to all safety rules.
• Have an emergency medical plan in place.
• Inform parents of individual players regarding attendance, discipline, and injury.
• Relate to staff members in a professional and effective manner.
• Demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, peers, and the public (particularly at sporting events).
• Motivate players.
• Keep players informed of available camps, weight programs, etc.
• Teach and discipline in a consistent and equitable manner.
• Understand and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies.
• Implement team rules in accordance with the policies and regulations listed above.
• Direct student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
• Schedule and provide transportation to sport events.
• Adhere to scheduled facility times.
• Instruct team members as to changes in the rules and teach fundamentals of the sport.
• Attend all staff meetings and make scouting assignments to assistant coach(es).
• Secure all doors, lights, windows and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
• Instill in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.
• Arrive early enough before practice, contests, and meetings to adequately prepare, and remain long enough afterwards to help players with problems or to become involved in staff discussions.
• Plan and implement both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
• Never criticize, admonish, or argue with coach staff or any staff member within hearing or sight of players or parents.
• Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources available.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
• Complete mandatory SafeSchools training annually.
• WIAA standards require all coaches to complete sport specific WIAA coaching standard courses by the third week of the season.

The Moses Lake School District #161 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boys Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding compliance and/or grievance procedures may be directed to the school district’s Title IX, Civil Rights, Aff

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Daviaire Dickerson , Athletic Director
• Columbia Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]