Head Wrestling Coach: Build a Championship High School Team

Madison Metropolitan School District; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach for West High to oversee the varsity wrestling program and guide students toward success in the classroom and on the mat.

You will supervise coaching staff, develop training plans, and coordinate schedules. This role requires evening and weekend work and a commitment to a diverse, inclusive program aligned with MMSD values.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to coach high school wrestling and develop athletes
• Completion of ASEP or ability to complete before second season if no teaching license
• Current CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within one month of employment
• Valid teaching license or eligible to obtain prior to second season
• Demonstrated ability to coach in a diverse population
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, student-athletes, and parents
• Knowledge of WIAA eligibility standards and willingness to reinforce the West High wrestling program

Responsibilities

• Oversee training of wrestlers in conjunction with other coaches.
• Develop training plans for wrestlers with other coaches.
• Oversee events at home games as directed by athletics leadership.
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Attend and coach at all practices and matches.
• Monitor team members’ practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades.
• Enforce team policies and provide feedback on performance and behavior.
• Manage program budget and organize fundraising for the wrestling program.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Organizational skills

Wrestling knowledge

Education

ASEP coach education

Valid teaching license

CPR/AED certification

Job description

The Madison Metropolitan School District is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach for West High to oversee the varsity wrestling program and guide students toward success in the classroom and on the mat.

You will supervise coaching staff, develop training plans, and coordinate schedules. This role requires evening and weekend work and a commitment to a diverse, inclusive program aligned with MMSD values.