JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING COACH

West Bonner County School District; Priest River (ID); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Non-benefitted

Job summary

West Bonner County School District seeks a Junior High Wrestling Coach to lead and supervise students during practice, tryouts, and competitions at the Junior/Senior High School. The position emphasizes skill development, safety, and adherence to league rules.

Qualified candidates will have CPR/1st Aid, NFHS coaching certifications, and knowledge of wrestling rules. This is a prorated stipend position for the season with non-benefitted status.

Qualifications

• CPR/1st Aid Certification in Person is required.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching is required.
• NFHS Teaching & Modeling Behavior is required.
• St. Luke's Concussion Course is required.
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course is required.
• NFHS Coaching Mental Wellness Course is required.
• NFHS Coaching Pole Vault (Track Only) is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Wrestling, sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook.
• Related experience as determined by the Board.
• Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions.
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters.
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play.
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions.
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in Wrestling.
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players.
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions.
• Ensure the safety of the students and equipment and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly.
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including concussion policy.
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations.
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members.
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional under tension.
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play.
• Abide by the Idaho High School Activities Association rules.

Skills

CPR/1st Aid Certification

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Teaching & Modeling Behavior

St. Luke's Concussion Course

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course

NFHS Coaching Mental Wellness Course

NFHS Coaching Pole Vault

Knowledge of Wrestling

Interpersonal Communication

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Job description

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
  
• Date Posted:
  10/12/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  10/18/2026
  

JOB OPENED ON: 10.12.26 JOB CLOSES ON: 10.18.26

LOCATION: JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

DATES: SEASON DATES ARE 10.19.26 TO 12.12.26

STIPEND: $2000.00 Prorated for start date

NON-BENEFITTED

TITLE: JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING COACH

QUALIFICATIONS

• Employment as a teacher – preferred.
• CPR/1st Aid Certification in Person
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS Teaching & Modeling Behavior
• St. Luke's Concussion Course required.
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
• NFHS Coaching Mental Wellness Course
• NFHS Coaching Pole Vault (Track Only)
• Demonstrated knowledge of [Wrestling], sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, management, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
• Related experience as determined by the Board
• Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the activity and promote skill development
• Possess good organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues
• Maintain confidentiality of staff and students

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO

Athletic Director and Building Principal

JOB SUMMARY

To motivate and develop each athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with Student Athletes

• Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
• Organize practice schedules and game rosters
• Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
• Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
• Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in [Wrestling]
• Track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
• Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport
• Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
• Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy
• Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
• Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
• Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high
• Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
• Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

Other

• Prepare the team's budget, order necessary supplies and equipment, and maintain appropriate records related to activity expenses and revenues
• Be responsible for the collection, depositing of funds, payment of bills and financial reporting in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy
• Work with other coaches, parents, referees, news reporters, operators of non-district facilities used for practice or competition as appropriate
• Work closely with the athletics and activities director in scheduling interscholastic contests
• Act as a liaison with the cheerleading program, drill team program, and the other coaches
• Assist the athletics and activities director, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork
• Train and assign duties to team managers, assistant coaches and direct event volunteers, if applicable
• Evaluate the program annually and make recommendations for improvements as necessary
• Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications
• Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
• Seek assistance should emergencies arise
• Represent the school district in a positive manner
• Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
• Perform other duties as assigned

EVALUATION

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy .

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

IDAPA 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D

IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L

IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z

IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders