Junior High Wrestling Coach & Mentor

Ponca City High School; Ponca City (OK); On-site; USD 1,700 - 2,300; Full time

Job summary

Ponca City Schools, Ponca City High School, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, seeks an enthusiastic Wrestling Assistant for junior high. Starting date is immediately; salary schedule plus stipend is negotiable, with a 10-month term.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate, coaching experience, CPR and athletic care certifications, and coaching theory coursework. The role reports to the Athletic Director and supports student-athletes and staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• Experience in Coaching
• Current CPR Certification
• Current Athletic Care & Prevention Certification
• Courses in Coaching Theory Preferred
• CDL Safety Education Certification

Responsibilities

• Consults with the athletic director and school principal to set practice and competition schedules and participation rules.
• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assigns managers and duties.
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times that students are present.
• Arrives first and leaves last to practices and games.
• Maintains accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
• Enforces discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and establishes and oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, coaching techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Establishes performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport and is consistent in establishing criteria for eligibility in competition.
• Adheres to a highly efficient and technically sound program of injury prevention and follow up.
• Promptly notifies the athletic director of any athlete injuries or other significant incidents.
• Maintains necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Supervises the use of assigned equipment, facilities, locker rooms, etc. and ensure that it is properly locked when not in use. Returns all equipment at the end of the season in storage-ready condition.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Coordinates attendance and related travel for away games with the athletic director.
• Coordinates off season training and conditioning with the athletic director and other coaches.
• Complies with all federal, state and local laws, and board policies and procedures.
• Utilizes professional behavior in all school related interactions.
• Develops a consistent and positive public communications procedure through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
• Performs all other tasks as supervisor may assign.

Skills

Coaching Experience

Education

Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate

CPR Certification

Athletic Care & Prevention Certification

CDL Safety Education Certification

Coaching Theory Courses

Job description

Ponca City Schools, Ponca City High School, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, seeks an enthusiastic Wrestling Assistant for junior high. Starting date is immediately; salary schedule plus stipend is negotiable, with a 10-month term.

The ideal candidate holds a valid Oklahoma teaching certificate, coaching experience, CPR and athletic care certifications, and coaching theory coursework. The role reports to the Athletic Director and supports student-athletes and staff.