Head Wrestling Coach

Gary Community School Corporation; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Community School Corporation seeks a Head Wrestling Coach to lead the high school wrestling program, develop student-athlete performance, and coordinate practices and travel for competitions.

The ideal candidate will have coaching experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to academic success of student-athletes, while upholding GCSC and state policies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wrestling fundamentals and programs.
• Ability to use technology and media to enhance the program.
• Experience coaching and applying disciplinary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate practices and travel for games and meets.
• Develop player development and supervise conditioning programs.
• Assist with athletic department duties and public relations.

Skills

Wrestling fundamentals

Technology/media for program

Coaching experience and discipline

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 8/28/2026

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To provide a high school wrestling program to meet the needs of students in the GCSC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed by this position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Students.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

The Head Wrestling Coach is responsible for all aspects related to and practicing with conducting practices and games, working on individual player development, supervising pre-season and conditioning programs, assisting with, promoting, and maintaining positive public relations. Successful candidate must be committed to the academic success of student-athletes and be committed to their personal growth and social development. Successful candidate must be fully committed to all GCSC, State, and National policies and procedures.

Skill in:

• Demonstrate knowledge of wrestling fundamentals and programs
• Use of technology and media assistance to enhance the wrestling program
• Experience in coaching and applying disciplinary requirements

Ability to:

• Complete and assist the Athletic Director with a meaningful schedule
• Plan and coordinate practices and travels for games home and away
• All other assigned duties and assignments relating to the athletic department

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A High School Diploma is required. Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, and should have previous coaching experience.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSES

To be determined

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.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.