Head Boys Wrestling Coach (Middle School) – Lead, Mentor, Win

Hazelwood school district; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazelwood School District in Florissant, Missouri is seeking an Extra Duty Boys Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on developing skills, strategy, and teamwork while fostering discipline and sportsmanship.

The coach will work under the Middle School Principal/Building Coordinator/Activities Director, supervise athletes, and ensure compliance with district and state regulations. Requires teaching certificate preferred and prior head coaching experience.

Qualifications

• Teaching certificate preferred.
• Head coaching experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa may be required per district policy.

Responsibilities

• Has knowledge of district, state, and league regulations; implements same consistently and interprets them for staff.
• Establishes the fundamental philosophy, skills, and techniques to be taught by the staff. Provides documentation to fulfill state and district requirements concerning physical exams, parental consent, and eligibility.
• Participates in the budget process with the athletic administrator. Recommends equipment and uniform needs.
• Promotes sports within the school by recruiting athletes who do not participate in sports.
• By presence at all practices and games and while traveling, provide assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Is accountable for all equipment and notifies athletic administrator of all cost or destroyed equipment/uniforms. Arranges for issuing, storing, and collecting equipment and submits annual inventory and current end-of-year reports/records.
• Assists athletes in their college or advanced educational selections.
• Delegates specific duties, supervises implementation, and at season’s end, analyzes staff effectiveness and evaluates all assistants.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.
• Maintains good public relations with parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
• Trains and inform staff and encourages professional growth by encouraging clinic attendance according to local policy.
• Performs such other duties which may be assigned by the athletic administrator/principal.

Skills

Teaching certificate

Head coaching experience

Job description

Hazelwood School District in Florissant, Missouri is seeking an Extra Duty Boys Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 year. The role focuses on developing skills, strategy, and teamwork while fostering discipline and sportsmanship.

The coach will work under the Middle School Principal/Building Coordinator/Activities Director, supervise athletes, and ensure compliance with district and state regulations. Requires teaching certificate preferred and prior head coaching experience.