HS Assistant Boys Wresting Coach - Harmon

Young World Physical Education; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an HS Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach to supervise student athletes and enforce activity rules. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing practice regimes and maintaining compliance with all regulations. This role emphasizes strong communication and organizational skills, along with a commitment to student safety and performance.

Qualifications include certification as a teacher or qualification for Rule 10 certification through KSHSAA, completion of a criminal background check, and current CPR and AED certification. Join our dedicated team at J.C. Harmon High School and help shape the future of our athletes.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher or qualification for Rule 10 certification through KSHSAA.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Current certification in CPR and AED.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
• Supervise student athletes during participation to minimize risk of injury.
• Maintain records for compliance with district and state requirements.
• Develop team and individual practice regimes to enhance performance.
• Oversee coaching personnel and provide guidance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Certified teacher or qualification for Rule 10 certification

Job description

HS Assistant Boys Wrestling Coach – Harmon

Job ID: 5745028

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

Posted: May 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: HS - Assistant Coach - Boys Wrestling

Location: J.C. Harmon High School

The Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools (KCKPS) is a nationally recognized urban school district that serves approximately 22,000 students and 60+ languages are spoken in the homes of our students. KCKPS is home to Sumner Academy, the #6 highest rated High School in the Nation and #1 High School in Kansas according to the US News rankings.

With Head Start/preschools, 28 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 5 college and career academies/high schools, we are the fifth largest district in the state of Kansas and our student population is approximately 56% Hispanic, 24% African American, 9% White, and 6% Asian. To serve our students, the district employs approximately 4,000 employees including more than 1,800 teachers.

Job Goal: Responsible for all levels and all phases of his or her sport. Particular duties may be assigned to assistants, but the head coach is responsible for things getting done correctly and on schedule.

Essential Functions

• Enforce all rules of the Kansas State High School Activities Association
• Supervise student athletes during all facets of participation for the purpose of ensuring activities are conducted in an environment with minimal risk of injury to the participant and that the scope of those activities is in keeping with the USD 500 Board of Education mission and policies.
• Maintain a variety of records for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state and KSHSAA requirements.
• Verify that no candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice until he/she has completed required medical and eligibility forms.
• Implement practice schedules and other schedules following all school and district policies and submit schedules to administration and office staff.
• Supervise practice sessions and maintain security of the locker room.
• Report all injuries of participants to proper school officials and follow injury reporting policy.
• Support and follow all athletic trainers assigned to practices/contests and the recommendations from the trainers with regards to student safety, injury and participation.
• Support and conform to established decisions and policy decisions of a general nature that are in keeping with the established policies and procedures of the school and of USD 500.
• Organize a system for uniform and equipment checkout, maintain an accurate inventory of all equipment, enforce rules regarding care of equipment, and ensure that all students are accountable at the conclusion of each season.
• Inform administration of equipment needs to maintain safety and performance of student athletes.
• Maintain records of evaluation procedures used in the selection process and assess student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Conduct and attend a variety of supporting activities for assigned sport (e.g., league meetings, pre/post season coaches meetings, parent orientations, recognition events, banquets).
• Develop team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g., strength, speed, agility, nutrition, injury prevention) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Evaluate facility and/or playing field for potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that would reduce the risk of injury.
• Oversee coaching personnel and student managers for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Guide coaching personnel in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
• Assign duties to coaching personnel and prepare a written evaluation for each coach at the conclusion of the season.
• Advise coaching personnel, parents and athletes of expectations of good sportsmanship and the importance of KSHSAA Rule 52.
• Monitor student athlete academic eligibility for the purpose of complying with both the KSHSAA requirements as well as the USD 500 Board of Education policy on eligibility, providing intervention when needed.
• High School Only – Report all team scores to the appropriate media outlets for distribution and prepare other public information releases as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Athletic Director.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher or qualify for Rule 10 certification through the Kansas State High School Activities Association.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Current certification in CPR and AED.

Communication/Organization

Maintains communication with school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, general curriculum and learning theories, correspondence, and protocols. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, and the general public.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and is a standard acceptable level for this environment. The employee is directly responsible for students’ safety, work output and well-being. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Other Skills and Abilities

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents and community; ability to speak clearly and concisely in written or oral communication.

Terms of Employment

Varies by Sport

Salary

Based on KCKPS Supplemental Pay Schedule

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Report To

Athletic Director or Building Administrator

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with Board of Education policy.

Title IX Contact

District Compliance Coordinator
2010 N. 59th Street
Kansas City, KS 66104
913-279-2262
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