Junior High Wrestling Coach — Inspire Student Athletes

Southeast Polk Community School District; Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Polk Community School District in Pleasant Hill, Iowa seeks an Athletic Coach for Junior High Wrestling. The role focuses on building an athletics program that supports student learning and personal growth, while aligning with the district mission and core values.

You will lead practices, assess skills, schedule games, and maintain student welfare and academic eligibility. The position reports to the Activities Director and involves coordination with the athletics staff, parents, and

Qualifications

• Coaching Authorization or Endorsement issued by the Iowa Department of Education.
• Demonstrated proficiency to perform specific assignment.
• Preference given to successful experience at assignment/level.
• Alternative qualifications as the Board may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time for individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director on scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs players on rules, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players to determine needs for improvement and sets game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintains standards of pupil behavior and proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility and encourage high academics.

Skills

Coaching skills

Student supervision

Education

Coaching Endorsement (Iowa Dept of Education)

Job description

Southeast Polk Community School District in Pleasant Hill, Iowa seeks an Athletic Coach for Junior High Wrestling. The role focuses on building an athletics program that supports student learning and personal growth, while aligning with the district mission and core values.

You will lead practices, assess skills, schedule games, and maintain student welfare and academic eligibility. The position reports to the Activities Director and involves coordination with the athletics staff, parents, and