High School Assistant Spirit Coach - Wrestling Cheer

Charles City Community School District; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles City Community School District is seeking a High School Assistant Spirit Coach - Wrestling Cheer to lead and mentor student‑athletes in practice and competition. The role emphasizes sportsmanship, safety, and collaboration with coaches across activities to foster character development and teamwork.

The position is a PT‑Stipend with responsibilities including discipline, documentation, and attendance, reporting to the Director of Activities.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of all school activity policies.
• Required Concussion Training as mandated by district and state policy.
• Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization (desired).
• First Aid and CPR knowledge.
• Ability to work with both male and female athletes.

Responsibilities

• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices.
• Demonstrate reasonable concern for the safety and well‑being of student‑athletes.
• Demonstrate a collaborative win‑win spirit with other programs and activities.
• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy.
• Demonstrate concern for the student‑athlete's academic program and conduct.
• Inform student‑athletes of potential hazards and injuries with equipment and activity.
• Accept recommendations and coaching from leadership and evaluators.

Skills

Collaboration

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

Communication

Student support

Discipline

Organization

Attendance

Hospitality

Confidentiality

Education

Concussion training (required)

Coaching endorsement/authorization

First Aid & CPR

Knowledge of athletic operations

Job description

High School Assistant Spirit Coach - Wrestling Cheer

Charles City Community School District Charles City High School - Charles City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5957269

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 12, 2026 3:23 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DEPARTMENT: Office of Activities

REPORTS TO: Director of Activities

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM: Administration and Program Coaches

BASIC FUNCTION: To instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. In addition, the student‑athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to strong moral values, effective work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self‑discipline, leadership, and self‑confidence.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-13)

• Exhibits essential dispositions of being a collaborative leader and colleague by demonstrating "Comet Pride."
• Integrity
• Courage
• Resilience
• Excellence
• Responsibility
• Exhibits effective communications skills
• Effective outcomes in providing students behavioural and socio‑emotional support
• Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students
• Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required
• Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-3)

Interpersonal Relationships:

• Promote sportsmanship at events and practices
• Demonstrate reasonable concern for the safety and well‑being of student‑athletes
• Demonstrate a collaborative win‑win spirit with other programs and activities
• Establish and maintain consistent discipline in accordance with administrative policy
• Demonstrate concern for the student‑athlete's academic program and conduct
• Inform student‑athletes of the potential hazards and the possibility of serious injury with the improper or proper use of the equipment and in participation in the activity itself
• Accept recommendations, suggestions, and coaching from leadership and evaluators

Coaching Performance:

• Demonstrate proper care of injuries and implementation of injury prevention strategies
• Demonstrates and implements knowledge of the activity
• Demonstrate knowledge in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the activity
• Demonstrate consistency with philosophy and ethics
• Demonstrated effective instruction in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for participants to realize individual and team success
• Provide instruction for effective outcomes that will lead to the formulation of moral values, effective work ethic, responsibility, teamwork, sportsmanship, self‑discipline, leadership, and self‑confidence
• Demonstrated knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned activity with an emphasis on continued professional learning to improve relevant skills and abilities
• Demonstrate ability to develop practice plans for hurdles and sprinters

Operational Responsibility:

• Require all student athletes to complete all required documentation and prerequisites for participation
• Be punctual and responsible with organizational management responsibilities
• Display accuracy and effective outcomes in required documentation
• Maintain regular contact with other coaches within the program vertical alignment
• Provide supervision and administration of student participants during contests, events, practices, buses, conditioning room, and locker rooms.
• Attends all required meetings and submits all required paperwork in a timely manner

ABILITIES (A1)

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, reaching/pushing/pulling, lifting up to 70 pounds, carrying 35 feet, working inside/outside, and extremes in temperature/humidity. There will be frequent climbing/stairs and manual dexterity tasks. There will be occasional sitting and driving.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-3 and KED1-5)

Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all school activity policies
• Required Concussion Training as mandated by district and state policy

Desired:

• 1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
• Knowledge of overall operations of an athletic program
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of conference/state association rules, regulations, and procedures
• Preferred previous coaching experience in assigned activity
• Ability to work with both male/female athletes

POSITION INVENTORY: N/A

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: PT-Stipend

SALARY: $1,088.37 - $1,523.72

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job‑related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Come Join the Charles City Community SchoolDistrict!

Help us reach our mission of "To challengeallstudents to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".

The Charles City Community Schools is looking for a passionate and committed leader who wants us to help reach our mission of "To challengeallstudents to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration,and the vision ofTo develop learners who are competent, compassionate, problem solvers". In our belief in doing what is best forallkids and being invitational, we encourage you to apply and discover what makes us an incredible place toworkand live. Charles City is located in beautiful northeast Iowa with endless opportunities to live and thrive in a rural setting with an urban personality. Our diverse community is innovative inworkand play. We are home to global companies that make us one of the business and commerce centers of northeast Iowa and the Midwest. Charles City is also home to world‑class recreation with incredible parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums, and Iowa's first whitewater river course.

Charles City Community Schools is proud to offer some of the most generous and competitive pay and benefits of anydistrictin Iowa.

Position Type:

Full‑time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Danielle Bonnstetter
• 1204 1st Avenue
• Charles City, Iowa 50616
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Charles City Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Moriah Mitchell 1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: [phone], email:[e-mail] or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:[phone], email: [e-mail] .