Head Coach - Wrestling

Lynchburg-City-Schools; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynchburg City Schools in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Head Coach - Wrestling for Linkhorne Middle School to lead and develop the school’s wrestling program. The role emphasizes recruiting, teaching, coaching student-athletes, and coordinating practice plans and competition strategy.

Ideal candidates will have past wrestling playing experience and coaching background, plus strong instructional and leadership abilities to manage schedules, safety, and sportsmanship across activities and

Qualifications

• Past play experience in wrestling.
• Preference given to those with coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in wrestling.

Skills

Wrestling coaching

Practice plan development

Skill instruction

Coaching experience

Job description

Head Coach - Wrestling

Lynchburg City Schools LINKHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL - LYNCHBURG, Virginia Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5984428

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Nov 05, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Head Coach - Wrestling GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Head Coach - Wrestling Department: Linkhorne Middle School Salary Grade: Coach & Sponsor Stipend
FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: Linkhorne Middle School Reports to: Building Administrator Date: 11/05/2026 POSITION SUMMARY

• Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in the sport of wrestling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Past play experience in wrestling. Preference given to those with coaching experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Skill instruction, practice/match plan development of wrestling.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales . DAYS: START DATE: 2026-2027

Position Type: Non-Applicable

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• KATHLEEN DILLS , PRINCIPAL
• LINKHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL
• Phone: [phone]

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