Girls Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach

Mccschools; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A Michigan High School Varsity Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the head coach in running practices, teaching wrestling techniques and conditioning, ensuring safety, and complying with Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) rules.

Responsibilities include planning daily drills, assisting during dual meets and tournaments, supervising athletes during travel, and maintaining weight management and injury protocols while upholding compliance with district policies.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; college degree or teaching certificate preferred.
• Experience: Background as a wrestler and/or coaching experience.
• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED; CAP levels 1 or 2 preferred; concussion awareness training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and leading daily wrestling drills, technique sessions, and conditioning.
• Support during dual meets, tournaments, and post-season events; supervise travel.
• Maintain safe, inclusive practices; monitor weight guidelines and injury protocols.
• Adhere to regulations; help track eligibility and equipment inventory.

Skills

Organizational skills

Motivational skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility for winter-season hours

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree or teaching certificate preferred

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  10/22/2026
  
• Location:
  High School
  

A Michigan High School Varsity Girls Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the head coach in running practices, teaching wrestling techniques and conditioning, ensuring safety, and complying with Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) rules. Qualifications typically include wrestling or coaching experience, strong communication skills, and valid CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications.

Job Description

• Practice & Instruction: Assist with planning and leading daily wrestling drills, technique sessions, and physical conditioning.
• Event & Match Support: Help coach student-athletes during dual meets, tournaments, and post-season events; supervise athletes during travel.
• Safety & Welfare: Maintain a safe and inclusive practice environment; monitor weight management guidelines and injury protocols.
• Compliance & Admin: Adhere to MHSAA regulations, school district policies, and conference rules; help track academic eligibility and equipment inventory.

Communication: Liaise with the varsity head coach, athletic director, parents, and student-athletes to build a positive team culture.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (college degree or teaching certificate preferred).
• Experience: Background as a wrestler (high school, collegiate, or club) and/or previous coaching experience.
• Skills: Strong organizational, motivational, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work flexible winter-season hours (evening and weekend matches).
• Certifications: Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications; MHSAA Coaches Advancement Program (CAP) levels 1 or 2 preferred; concussion awareness training.

Clearance: Must pass a criminal background check and fingerprinting required by Michigan public school districts.

Selection Procedure

Interview team and Athletic Director