Head Wrestling Coach - Middle School 2026/2027

Young World Physical Education; Strasburg (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach for the Hemphill Middle School in Strasburg, Colorado. The coach will be responsible for teaching wrestling fundamentals, creating training plans, and managing the team within the established guidelines.

This full-time role demands effective leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate athletes while ensuring compliance with the Colorado High School Activities Association.

The position includes a stipend of $2,388 to $2,534 and requires CPR certification, as well as passing the CHSAA coaching registration.

Qualifications

• Must pass CHSAA coaches test and acquire registration.
• CPR & AED Certifications are required.
• Ability to drive students in a school vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Instruct athletes in fundamental wrestling skills.
• Plan and supervise practice sessions.
• Monitor attendance and academic status of athletes.
• Ensure compliance with CHSAA rules.

Skills

Basic knowledge of wrestling

Good communication skills

Conflict resolution

Leadership and professionalism

Job description

Head Wrestling Coach - Middle School 2026/2027

Strasburg School District 31 J Hemphill Middle School - Strasburg, Colorado Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5724926

Application Deadline: Dec 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Posted: May 19, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Head Wrestling Coach
Reports to: Athletic Director
Evaluated by: Athletic Director

Job Goal: The Head Wrestling Coach is responsible to instruct in the fundamental skills, prepare and strategize on the needed training for competition, and foster individual growth as an individual athlete and as a teammate.

Essential Requirements: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily. The requirements list below are a representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

• Basic Knowledge of and has participated in wrestling.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and resolve conflict with students, parents, and community groups.
• Ability to provide leadership and act with professionalism and integrity with school staff, students, parents, and community groups.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• The head coach is responsible for, and supervises all aspects of their level of the program.
• Schedules and attends practice sessions, develops and implements individual/team training plans by the day, week, month, year as appropriate for their level in conjunction with the overall program goals/philosophy.
• Complies with the rules and regulations as established by the Colorado High School Activities Association.
• Monitors athlete’s attendance/behavioral/academic status.
• Understands the signs and symptoms of concussion and removes players that are exhibiting signs and symptoms of concussion.
• Ability to drive students in a school vehicle to and from competitions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

• Successfully pass the CHSAA coaches test, acquire CHSAA coaching registration and complete a concussion course per State Legislation and CHSAA By-Laws.
• CPR & AED Certifications required.

Physical Demands/Work Environment: Between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and 10 pounds on a frequent basis, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead reaching and fine motor activity, frequently sitting, standing, walking, balancing, reaching at desk and floor level, firm and simple grasping. The work requires constant seeing, hearing, and talking.

FSLA Status: Non-exempt

Days / Terms of Employment: Days and Terms to be determined by the Athletic Director.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $2,388 to $2,534 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rachel Rector , HR Manager
• Strasburg School District
• Phone: [phone] x 900
• Email: [e-mail]

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