Girls Wrestling Head Coach 2026-27

Young World Physical Education; Palmyra (VA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a motivated and experienced Girls Wrestling Head Coach for the 2026-27 school year in Palmyra, Virginia. This part-time position involves instructing athletes in fundamental skills and strategy, managing schedules, and fostering communication with parents and students.

The ideal candidate will have a valid Virginia Teaching License and relevant coaching experience. Applicants should be committed to enhancing athletes' skills and values while ensuring their safety during practices and competitions.

Qualifications

• Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of wrestling and coaching.
• Successful coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.
• Ability to interact with athletes, parents, and administration effectively.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in skills and strategies necessary for success.
• Conduct orientation programs for parents and athletes.
• Monitor athlete attendance and academic status.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Communication Skills

First Aid and CPR

Knowledge of Sports Medicine

Education

Valid Virginia Teaching License preferred

GED or high school diploma

Valid Virginia Driver's License

Job description

Fluvanna County Public Schools Athletics/Activities Department – Palmyra, Virginia

Girls Wrestling Head Coach 2026‑27

Job ID: 5723124

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Contact Scott Morris, FCPS Athletic Director, at [e-mail] for details regarding coaching vacancies, requirements and stipends.

• Head Athletic Coach - Girls Wrestling
• Reports To: The Athletic Director, who provides overall objectives and final evaluation in conjunction with the high school principal.
• Salary Scale: Stipend – Part‑time, non‑benefited position.
• Supervises: A staff of the Fluvanna County High School assistant coaches and Fluvanna County Middle School coaches and athletes in conjunction with the athletic director and the respective principal.
• Job Goal: To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self‑discipline and self‑confidence.

Duties and Responsibilities

Section A: Organizational and Communication

• Send information/correspondence to players/parents.
• Conduct orientation programs for parents, athletes and coaches.
• Assume responsibility for schedule development or schedule validation.
• Develop procedures for open communication with parents and athletes.
• Establish dialogue with parents and players to address issues or concerns.

Section B: Administrative

• Team budget preparation.
• Complete a pre‑season roster after cuts have been made and a roster one week before season begins.
• Equipment inventory/ordering/management (Must be turned in to AD).
• Repair and cleaning of equipment and uniforms.
• Implement school athletic code.
• Ensure completion of health exam by all athletes.
• Ensure existence of medical insurance for athletes.
• Ensure athletic participation fee payment by athletes.
• Collect cautionary statements.
• Distribute team rosters, contest schedules and descriptions of contest locations to all players and parents.
• Monitor athlete attendance/behavior/academic status.
• Check grades at quarter/semester.
• Determine and procure team awards.
• Administer season‑ending program evaluation by athletes and parents.
• Complete required state association rules exam, or attend rules clinic.
• Complete required administrative reports by designated date(s).
• Monitor student/athletes before practice/games during practice/games and after practice/games. One coach must stay until all players and managers are off of school grounds.
• Ensure the safety of all student athletes as the team travels to away sporting events and home from sporting events.
• Keep Athletic Director informed of all team rules, procedures and happenings involving athletes and parents.
• Evaluate all assistant coaches at season end.
• Provide coaches, players and parents with rules and expectations of each.
• Work to maintain practice and playing facilities.
• Be evaluated by Athletic Director at season end.
• Ensure all doors are secured at all times of practice. (ex: gym doors, football field gates etc.)
• Coordinate meetings during club time with proper administrator at least a week in advance. (All students must have a pre‑written pass or a roster given to all teachers a week before meeting.)
• Assist in helping to set up and take down for team athletic events.
• Meet with all parents of players prior to the season starting. Must provide proof in writing to Athletic Director.

Section C: Training and Preparation

• Appropriate development of positive sportsmanship.
• Sequential conditioning.
• Appropriate skill training.
• Appropriate tactical training.
• Appropriate positive motivation.
• Appropriate attention to maturity, readiness and pairing of athletes.
• Follow Out of Season Practice Rules as set down by the VHSL and Region II.

Section D: Sports Medicine (in conjunction with Athletic Trainer)

• Ability to use approved first‑aid and CPR skills.
• Interact with team physicians, family physicians, parent(s) and athletic trainers following injury to an athlete.
• Ensure athlete is cleared by M.D. to return to practice.
• Develop and implement a site‑specific emergency response plan.
• Knowledge of AED system.

Section E: Secure valuables during practice and games

• Communicate this rule to all athletes.
• If a theft occurs, submit a statement of investigation findings to the Athletic Director and School Resource Officer.

Section F: Assist in maintaining a playing and practice area

• Painting fields.
• Cleaning fields.
• Sweeping floors.
• Setting up bleachers and chairs.
• Anything else necessary to establish a safe playing area for the appropriate athletic team.

Section G: Before athletes eligible

• Parent and student attended mandatory parent meeting. Signed off on student/athlete handbook. (Form must be turned into athletic office).
• Physical form has been turned in. All four pages completed.
• Activity fee has been paid.
• Concussion acknowledgment sheet has been read and signed.

Section H: Web‑site maintenance

• Head Coaches are required to keep their website updated regularly and all proper materials current.

Section I: Certification

• All head coaches and their staff are required to complete all three sections of the coaches certification program provided by the Virginia High School League (VHSL).

Section J

• Head Coaches will not begin any out of season conditioning until after the first game of the season before their season begins.

Qualifications

• Valid Virginia Teaching License preferred.
• GED or high school diploma.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License.
• Successful coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Scott Morris, Athletic/Activities Director
• Fluvanna County High School (Grades 8-12)
• Phone: 434‑510‑1913
• Email: [e-mail]