Head Wrestling Coach King Middle School

Young World Physical Education; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer County Schools King Middle School seeks a Head Wrestling Coach to lead the middle school program and support student-athlete development in a competitive, educational environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, planning athletic activities, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship across practices and events. Immediate start after hire; full-time position with responsibilities beyond coaching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required by Kentucky law.
• Experience in school athletics or coaching is preferred.
• Ability to work with student-athletes and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Assist coaches with daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences for small groups of student athletes.
• Help guide participants toward a cohesive team spirit.
• Provide escort and supervision during team travel.
• Recommend equipment, supplies, and uniforms for health and safety.
• Perform other non-coaching duties as assigned by the principal or head coach.

Skills

Coaching

Wrestling knowledge

Team leadership

Student interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Head Wrestling Coach King Middle School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5826417

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT COACH I

Head Middle School Wrestling Coach

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist coaches in various secondary school athletic programs.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assist coaches in daily and long-range athletic activities.
• Assist coaches in planning the athletic program.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the head coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist coaches in guiding participants toward a harmonious team spirit.
• Assist in providing escort assistance, and supervision to athletes during periods of team travel.
• Recommend to the head coach the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes.
• Perform other non-coaching duties assigned by the principal, athletic director, or head coach.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Assist coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Successful completion of ABLE test, criminal record check, AIDS awareness training, and current certification in first aid and CPR.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required