Head Coach, Wrestling

Marple Newtown School District; Marple Township (PA); On-site; USD 80,811 - 94,095; Part time

Job summary

Marple Newtown School District is seeking a Head Coach for Wrestling for the winter season. The coach will supervise and promote the PIAA program, teaching student-athletes the sport while emphasizing sportsmanship and responsibility.

Candidates should have coaching experience and at least a High School Diploma/GED. The role involves planning conditioning activities and supervising safe practices. The position offers competitive salaries based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience: Coaching experience preferred.
• Education: Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and promotes all phases of the PIAA program.
• Responsible for teaching student-athletes the sport and skill development.
• Plans and schedules conditioning activities for individual and team success.
• Conducts safe practices and contests, supervises bus and locker room.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to connect and relate to high school age students

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Application Period

Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, July 1, 2026, 12:00 AM to Friday, July 10, 2026, 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time).

Head Coach, Wrestling

Duration: 2027 Winter Season

Number of Units: 12

Location: Marple Newtown High School

Number of Positions: 1

Job Description: Supervises, coordinates and promotes all phases of the PIAA program. The coach assumes responsibility for teaching student‑athletes the sport and utilizes demonstrations of skill development progression to teach fundamental skills and team strategy. Teaches sportsmanship and stresses responsibility to one's team and respect for others; plans and schedules conditioning activities to develop sport fitness needed to achieve a degree of individual and team success. The person is directly responsible to the principals and athletic director and works in cooperation with the faculty manager.

Qualifications

• Experience: Coaching experience preferred.
• Skills: Written and verbal communication, interpersonal skills, ability to connect and relate to high school age students, and leadership.
• Education: Minimum of High School Diploma/GED; coaching preferred.

Essential Functions

• Ability to teach techniques, rules, strategies and playing tactics.
• Ability to teach sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility to team members.
• Demonstrates through experience a commitment to devote long hours and weekends to the program.
• Conduct a pre‑season and post‑season conditioning program where applicable and in accordance with PIAA and district policies.
• Supervise and conduct safe practices and contests.
• Accurately assess the talents and abilities of team members.
• Promote athletes to college recruiters.
• Participate in a successful recruitment program.
• Demonstrate competency in coaching philosophy, knowledge of PIAA rules and regulations, MNSD School Board Policy, and NCAA Student‑Athletic Eligibility requirements.
• Respond to player injuries by using first aid techniques.
• Maintain uniforms, equipment and school facility.
• Supervise bus, locker room and team members.
• Monitor team members' attendance, grades and personal conduct.
• Read and understand obligations as outlined in MNSD School Board Policies.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by the Principal and/or Athletic Director of the school.

Meeting Frequency

Daily practices during the winter season.

Clearances

In accordance with school code, Act 24 and all related clearances.

Salary

• 1–2 years experience: $438.00
• 3–5 years experience: $475.00
• 6 years & over experience: $510.00

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit an online application.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Position holder must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee must inform MNSD Director of Human Resources of any and all reasonable accommodations required.

Marple Newtown School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability, or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-359-4361.

Contact

Marple Newtown School District
36 Media Line Road
Newtown Square, PA 19073
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