Head Junior High Boys Wrestling Coach

Young World Physical Education; Packwood (IA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Job summary

Pekin Community School District in Packwood, Iowa, is seeking Head Junior High Boys Wrestling leadership for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate starting date with responsibilities for developing youth wrestlers and aligning with the district's program philosophy.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, planning practices, promoting safety and sportsmanship, and supporting the growth of girls wrestling at junior high and high school levels. Apply with contact information below.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience coaching junior high wrestlers.
• Ability to teach fundamentals, rules, and conditioning.
• Plan purposeful practices aligned with program philosophy.
• Foster safe environments, injury prevention, and well-being.
• Build a positive team culture based on effort and teamwork.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and other coaches.
• Support growth of girls wrestling at junior high and high school levels.
• Supervise athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and events.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the junior high boys wrestling team and align with overall philosophy.
• Teach fundamentals, technique, rules, conditioning, and age-appropriate strategies.
• Plan and conduct organized practices to support skill development.
• Promote safety, athlete well-being, and sportsmanship.
• Foster a positive team culture centered on effort, confidence, accountability, growth, and teamwork.
• Communicate with student-athletes, parents, staff, and other coaches.
• Supervise athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and related activities.
• Follow district policies including eligibility, weight management, and competition.

Skills

Leadership

Wrestling fundamentals

Rule knowledge

Practice planning

Safety awareness

Player well-being

Team culture

Communication

Job description

Pekin Community School District in Packwood, Iowa, is seeking Head Junior High Boys Wrestling leadership for the 2026-2027 school year. Immediate starting date with responsibilities for developing youth wrestlers and aligning with the district's program philosophy.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, planning practices, promoting safety and sportsmanship, and supporting the growth of girls wrestling at junior high and high school levels. Apply with contact information below.