Coach: Varsity Girls Assistant Wrestling

BRANDON VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 49-2; Brandon (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Varsity Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the Head Coach and enhance the athletic program. This role involves supervising athletes, maintaining discipline, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid teaching certificate and coaching experience, bringing a thorough understanding of the sport and a commitment to fostering a positive team environment. Join a dedicated team that values collaboration and the development of young athletes, making a lasting impact on their growth and success in sports.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include a valid teaching certificate and coaching experience.
• Knowledge of the assigned sport is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Supervise athletes and maintain discipline during practices and competitions.
• Coordinate scheduling and transportation for events and practices.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Knowledge of Sport Rules

Discipline and Morale Building

Education

Valid South Dakota Teaching Certificate/Coaching Endorsement

Experience as Teacher or Teacher Aid

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 12:00 AM
(Central Standard Time)

Coach: Varsity Girls Assistant Wrestling

Job Description

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid South Dakota teaching certificate/coaching endorsement (preferred)
2. Employment as teacher or teacher aid (preferred)
3. Previous coaching experience in assigned sport desired
4. Knowledge and experience in assigned sport (preferred)

REPORTS TO: Head Coach in conjunction with sport and Activities Director

SUPERVISES: Athletes and team as assigned, other assistants, and student managers

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Thorough knowledge of all athletic policy and responsibility for implementation.
2. Knowledge of and compliance with pertinent SDHSAA and ESD regulations.
3. Understands proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent grievances through proper channels. Aware of public/staff/departmental meeting requirements.
4. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation in program.

Administrative Duties:

1. Scheduling and transportation responsibilities.
2. Prepare for practice, contests, and special events, and adheres to practice schedules and facility utilization. Coordinates with custodial and support staff.
3. Provides documentation to Activities Director for fulfilling pertinent SDHSAA and district requirements concerning physical examinations, parent consent, and student eligibility.
4. Provides proper safeguards for security of assigned equipment sites.
5. Provides training rules not inconsistent with the Student Conduct-Student Activity policy.
6. Provides supervision at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance and guidance to and safeguards for each participant.
7. Directs student managers and statisticians on respective teams.
8. Determines and communicates routine discipline to participants and parents.

Equipment and Facilities:

1. Accountable to the Head Coach and/or Activities Director for issuing and collecting all equipment as well as annual inventory records and reporting.
2. Annually, recommends budgetary items to head coach per assignment.
3. Permits athletes in athletic facilities only during authorized/supervised times.
4. Checks locker rooms before and after use for cleanliness. Responsible for maintenance of sport equipment.
5. Secures all facilities before leaving.
6. Instills in each player a respect for school property, its care and use.

Program Responsibility:

1. Assists Head Coach/AD as assigned.
2. Makes media releases and school announcements in a timely fashion.
3. Teaches current sport rules and fundamentals.
4. Maintains statistics as needed to adhere to athletic awards policy.
5. Works within the basic framework and philosophy of coaching "team".
6. Attends all staff meetings and fulfills scouting duties.
7. Arrives early enough for meetings, practices, and contests to adequately prepare, and is available after practice for players and staff planning.
8. Assists in organization and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight training programs.
9. Never criticizes or argues with other coaching or other staff member in the presence of players or parents.
10. Improves knowledge and skills by attending district and area coaching clinics and utilizing other resources made available.
11. Attends contests, when possible, of other teams in that sport program.
12. Performs other duties that are consistent with extra duty assignment, and or requested by other coaching staff or activities director.