HS Assistant Wrestling Coach

Sylvania; Bryan, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking an Assistant Wrestling Coach to join our athletic program and support the Head Coach in training student-athletes in technique, conditioning, and mental toughness. This role emphasizes safety, discipline, and adherence to OHSAA standards.

Responsibilities include teaching basic and advanced wrestling moves, leading conditioning and weight-management, and helping prepare practices and tournaments while fostering a positive team culture and academic eligibility.

Qualifications

• Background in competitive wrestling (high school, collegiate, or club coaching/competing).
• FBI/BCI background checks completed or able to be completed; PAP permit and safety training are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach wrestling techniques: stance, takedowns, escapes, pins.
• Lead conditioning, weight-management guidance, and safety protocols per OHSAA.
• Assist with daily practices, meet prep, seed sheets, and coaching during dual meets and tournaments.
• Promote discipline, work ethic, resilience, and respect on/off the mat.
• Monitor academic standing to ensure eligibility.

Skills

Competitive wrestling experience

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Assistant Wrestling Coach to join our athletic program. Working under the direction of the Head Coach, you will help train student-athletes in technique, conditioning, and mental toughness while fostering a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment compliant with OHSAA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Instruction: Teach fundamental and advanced wrestling techniques, including stance, takedowns, escapes, turns, and pin combinations.


• Conditioning & Safety: Lead weight-management guidance, physical conditioning, and mat practice while enforcing weight-control and skin-check protocols per OHSAA guidelines.


• Practice & Meet Prep: Assist with running daily practices, preparing tournament seed sheets, setting up mats, and coaching corners during dual meets and tournaments.


• Character & Sportsmanship: Emphasize discipline, work ethic, resilience, and respect on and off the mat.


• Academic Oversight: Help monitor team members' academic standing to ensure continuous eligibility.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Background in competitive wrestling (high school, collegiate, or club coaching/competing).


• Valid (or ability to obtain) OHSAA Pupil Activity Permit (PAP), including:


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  • CPR/AED Certification
  
  
  • First Aid for Coaches
  
  
  • Concussion Training (NFHS / Ohio Dept. of Health)
  
  
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest (Lindsay's Law) Training
  
  
  • Student Mental Health Training
  
  
  
  


• Successful completion of FBI/BCI criminal background checks.