Extra Duty- (3) High School Assistant Coaches (Wrestling)

Gresham-Barlow School District 10J; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gresham-Barlow School District seeks an Assistant Coach for Wrestling at Gresham High School to support the head coach in practices, game strategy, safety, and sportsmanship. The role requires prior coaching experience and a high school diploma, plus a valid driver’s license and ASEP certification.

The district emphasizes equal opportunity and community involvement. The incumbent will ensure policy compliance, manage equipment and records, and collaborate with parents and staff while supporting

Qualifications

• Prior job-related coaching experience.
• Ability to follow district policies and procedures for co-curricular activities.
• Eligibility: High School diploma or equivalent; valid driver's license; background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach in coordinating all practices.
• Analyze and demonstrate basic skills and strategies to players and parents when appropriate.
• Enforce program policies and suggest policy changes to administration.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Maintain safety, equipment, and records; ensure orderly conduct.
• Support fundraising and grant efforts when possible.
• Attend district committees as needed; ensure punctual attendance.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication with students/parents

Knowledge of district policies

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posting Date:

October 21, 2026

Application Deadline:

In-District Bargaining Unit Members October 27, 2026, 5 pm. If position is not filled with a bargaining unit member, outside applicants will be considered thereafter until filled.

Projected Start Date:

Exact date to be determined by the district.

High School Coach - Wrestling

NAME OF SCHOOL: Gresham High School

JOB TITLE: Assistant Coach - High School

Job Summary

The position of "Assistant Coach - Middle and High School" is done for the purpose of using leadership, supervisory and administrative skills for assisting in the overall direction, coordination, and coaching of the assigned sport for the development of each student.

Essential Job Functions

• Be familiar, and comply, with all school, district, league, and, where appropriate, OSAA rules
• Assist the head coach in the coordination of all practices
• Analyze, demonstrate and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of the sport to the participants, and where appropriate, to the parents
• Enforce the program policies, and recommend policy changes to the appropriate administrator
• Communicates effectively with parents within the program, and with other staff members
• Knows, models and enforces appropriate policies, rules, and regulations concerning sportsmanship
• Maintains a commitment to ongoing growth of self and others
• When appropriate, works with others for the promotion of fund-raising and grant applications for the program
• Maintains equipment and supplies inventory and holds staff and students responsible for those supplies and equipment
• Supervises and manages site operation to assure safety and efficiency
• Maintains appropriate and accurate staff and student records
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive environment
• As needed, acts as a contributing member of district wide committees
• Prompt and regular attendance

Other Job Functions

• Cooperates in the arrangement of school-level public relations and publicity for special events and achievements as appropriate
• Maintains communication with community and parent groups
• Demonstrates positive attitude toward job and remains a flexible and innovative team builder

Essential Job Requirements - Qualifications

• Experience Required: Prior job related experience in appropriate sport/activity and/or coaching
• Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities Required: Skills to work with coaches and students. Knowledge of district policies and procedures regarding co-curricular activities. Abilities to follow oral and written instructions, work independently with minimal supervision, perform a variety of tasks, adjust to flexible assignments (some night work), and communicate with students, staff and parents.
• Education Required: High School diploma or equivalent
• Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: Valid Driver's License and evidence of insurability, Criminal Justice Fingerprinting Clearance, Current First Aid Card, and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. High school coaching positions require ASEP (American Sport Education Program) Certification.

Gresham-Barlow School District recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of this district and the board of education that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups in any educational programs, activities or employment. Gresham-Barlow provides equal access to individuals with disabilities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER