Junior High Wrestling Coach

RE 1 Valley Schools Sterling; Iliff (CO); On-site; USD 800 - 1,300; Full time

Job summary

RE-1 Valley School District is seeking a Head Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 season. The role requires leadership to guide a wrestling program, collaborate with other sports, and maintain safety and integrity across activities.

The position emphasizes strong communication and organizational abilities, with duties including instruction, supervision, scheduling, and ongoing program evaluation within the Athletic Department.

Qualifications

• Must have previous wrestling experience.
• Must work with other sports as a complement to the Athletic Department.
• Strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity, and character.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and coach students to develop wrestling skills and contribute to the educational program.
• Use varied instructional techniques and media to meet athletes' needs.
• Manage and supervise practices and competitions to promote growth, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Align coaching efforts within the program and coordinate a feeder system.
• Set performance criteria and evaluate student abilities regularly.
• Protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities.
• Coordinate scheduling of competitions with the athletic director.
• Continuously evaluate and adjust the coaching program as needed.

Skills

Coaching wrestling

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

HIRING FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON

Position Type: Extra Duty

Pay Range - As per the RE-1 Valley Schools Extra Duty Salary Schedule https://www.re1valleyschools.org/page/salary-schedules-working-days-memo

Seasonal, Stipend $1,327 to be paid at the end of the season

The Wrestling Coach will work under the supervision of the Athletic Director. The Head Wrestling Coach must appreciate the need for the wrestling program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire Athletic Department. The Head Wrestling Coach is responsible for all aspects of the wrestling program. The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Wrestling Coach Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and the ability to excel in wrestling. Contribute to the educational program as a whole and to the growth of students involved in athletics so that they are successfully competitive.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in wrestling.
• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Ensures that all wrestling coaches work together toward a common goal within the wrestling program and provide unity with a structured feeder system.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Work with the athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program, which includes but is not limited to making changes based on findings and the ongoing needs of the program.

Wrestling Coach Requirements:

• Previous experience with wrestling.
• The Head Wrestling coach must appreciate the need for the wrestling program to work with other sports as a complement to the entire Athletic Department.
• Responsible for all aspects of the wrestling program.
• Demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development.
• Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills.

Other Duties

• 1. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• 2. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal and Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age, or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Complete and submit an RE-1 Valley Schools online application along with 3 letters of reference
• Willing and able to drive to away games, camps, scrimmages
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity.
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions & instructions from the athletic director.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff and the community.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and board policies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the athletic director.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of coaching experience.
• Knowledge of all aspects of school sports activity programming.
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with Junior High School students.
• Background/experience in coaching wrestling

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of this position. It is not intended to limit, or in any way to modify, the right of any administrator to assign, direct or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The coach will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or appropriate administrator. Re-1 Valley School District reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Sterling is located in Logan County in the Northeastern corner of Colorado on Interstate 76 alongside the Platte River. Having the largest population, approximately 14,699 (2020), in Logan County and much of the surrounding area, Sterling offers shopping, restaurants, numerous parks, a recreation center, access to medical care and is located near North Sterling Reservoir. Sterling is approximately 1 1/2 hours from Denver International Airport and 2 hours from Denver and the Front Range (I-25 corridor).

RE-1 Valley School District has two high schools, one middle school, one junior high school, three elementary schools, and two preschools and serves approximately 1,910 students in the Sterling and Iliff/Crook areas, employing about 400 staff. RE-1 Valley employs highly qualified, dedicated staff who believe our mission is to prepare all students for productive, successful lives beyond school through a balanced curriculum, activities, community experiences, global awareness, high expectations and interaction among students, parents and community. Visit the District website at www.re1valleyschools.org for more information including updated job postings and salary schedules.

RE-1 Valley School District is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, sex, religion, sexualorientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. RE-1 Valley School District makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Application and Selection Procedure:

• Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Department, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado.

• Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.