Head Wrestling Coach - Junior High

Cape Girardeau Public Schools; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Central Junior High School in the Cape Girardeau Public Schools district seeks a Head Wrestling Coach for the 2026-27 academic year. The position is responsible for day-to-day operations of the program with guidance from the High School Head Coach, ensuring programs run smoothly and athlete development is prioritized.

Minimum requirements include a four-year college degree or approved assistant coaching experience, coaching certification or NFHS course, medical and safety trainings,

Qualifications

• Must have four-year degree or approved assistant coaching experience for two school years
• Coaching certification or NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching prior to approval
• Complete Sports First Aid/CPR/AED training and renew every two years
• Background check including Sex-Offender Registry clearance
• Board of Education/governance approval prior to approval
• Complete concussion-in-sports training and stay updated yearly
• MSHSAA sport-specific online rules review each season
• Complete training in student mental health and suicide prevention every two years
• Complete heat illness prevention/recognition training every two years

Responsibilities

• Possess strong working knowledge of wrestling rules and regulations
• Teach athletes the skills needed for high-level performance
• Maintain team discipline and sportsmanship and motivate athletes
• Ensure safety and well-being of all athletes
• Promote year-round strength and conditioning in collaboration with junior high coordinator
• Collaborate with high school head coach to develop youth programming
• Plan community service involvement for student athletes

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Player development

Team discipline

Safety supervision

Community outreach

Education

Four-year college degree or approved assistant coach (2 years)

Teaching certificate or NFHS coaching course

First Aid/CPR/AED training

Background check including sex-offender registry

Board of Education/governance approval

Concussion in sports training

MSHSAA online rules review

Student mental health & suicide prevention training

Heat illness prevention/recognition training

Job description

The Cape Girardeau Public School District is seeking a Head Wrestling Coachfor Cape Central Junior High School for the 2026-27 academic year.

This position is in charge of the day to day operations of the program to which they are assigned with the support and direction provided by the High School Head Coach.

Junior Head Coach- Minimum Requirements:

• A Four-Year College Degree OR Serving as an Approved Assistant Coach (non-Hardship Coach) for a minimum of TWO school years.
• A Professional Teacher's Certificate OR NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Course (online) passed prior to This course is not sport-specific. This is a one-time requirement.
• Successful completion of a Sports First Aid/CPR/AED training course prior to coaching and renewed every two years.
• Background Check including Sex-Offender's Registry Clearance prior to
• Board of Education or Board of Governance Approval prior to
• Successful completion of a Concussion in Sports and review of current concussion information yearly.
• Successful completion of the MSHSAA Sport-Specific Online Rules Review each season.
• Successful completion of a Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Training prior to approval and renewed every two years.
• Successful completion of a course in Heat Illness Prevision/Recognition, which must be renewed every two years.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Possesses a strong working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the game
• Teaches individual athletes the skills necessary to perform at the highest levels and coaches student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition.
• Maintains team discipline and sportsmanship in both practice and competition, while motivating student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.
• Possess knowledge of all rules and regulations promoted by the Missouri High School Activities Association
• Maintains adequate supervision to assure the safety and well-being of all athletes
• Promotes and supports a yearlong strength and conditioning program at the junior high in collaboration with the junior high strength and conditioning coordinator.
• Works directly with the high school head coach to enhance the development of youth athletic programing within your sport, including but not limited to camps and community activities that promote the sport.
• Works directly with the high school head coach to develop a plan to involve student athletes in community service projects

General Information:

This position is not tied to a specific teaching position.Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Deadline: Open until filled