High School Wrestling Coach & Program Leader

Hudson's Bay High School; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 4,800 - 5,700; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Public Schools Hudson's Bay High School in Vancouver, WA seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include leading practices, developing athletes, and coordinating game strategy under supervision of the Athletic Director and Principal.

Position starts immediately and is contingent on district requirements. The coach will promote sportsmanship, organize practice sessions, and ensure adherence to WIAA rules while serving as a positive role model

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport in which the candidate is making application
• Recent coaching experience, with K-12 athletes preferred
• Current First Aid and CPR card, or ability to obtain prior to the established start date
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong organizational skills
• Experience which demonstrates strong leadership skills
• Ability to work cooperatively with students and parents who are culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate a vision for the program that embraces character development and a positive experience for all athletes
• Recruit student athletes for the coach’s school for participation
• Conduct practices for the team that focus on proper technique and mechanics of the sport
• Attend and supervise athletes at games, and execute game strategy
• Attend yearly Coaches’ Institute training in August
• Teach and demonstrate appropriate sportsmanship with athletes, parents and the school community
• Organize, supervise, and evaluate practice sessions
• Know and adhere to WIAA, league, district, and building rules and policies
• Complete required district and WIAA trainings around sport specific rules and safety
• Maintain and inventory uniforms and equipment
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms and work cooperatively in an effective and positive manner with diverse parties to include staff, students, parents, and community
• Work successfully as a team player and follow the Head Coach/Athletic Director’s program direction
• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practice the behaviors that are expected of our students
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job description

Vancouver Public Schools Hudson's Bay High School in Vancouver, WA seeks an Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. Responsibilities include leading practices, developing athletes, and coordinating game strategy under supervision of the Athletic Director and Principal.

Position starts immediately and is contingent on district requirements. The coach will promote sportsmanship, organize practice sessions, and ensure adherence to WIAA rules while serving as a positive role model