JV Head Wrestling Coach

Xavier College Preparatory; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Notre Dame Preparatory in Scottsdale, AZ seeks a JV Head Wrestling Coach to coordinate and supervise the junior varsity program under the oversight of the Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Wrestling Coach. You will lead instruction, development, supervision, and competitive preparation for JV student-athletes while upholding our school's mission and values.

You will work with the Head Coach to implement season plans, ensure safety, manage practice and competition venues, and leverage

Qualifications

• Preference for Catholic school experience.
• Certified by AZ Dept of Education or AIA as a coach.
• Experience coaching wrestling.
• Ability to manage student-athlete development.

Responsibilities

• Instructs athletes in wrestling fundamentals, strategy, and safety.
• Maintains a safe, supportive environment following school policies.
• Serves as primary JV coach during practices, competitions, and activities.
• Assists in developing season and practice plans and athlete development pathways.
• Evaluates athlete performance and assists in lineup decisions.
• Maintains accurate records of matches, attendance, and progress.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Development

Education

ASD/AIA coaching cert

Tools

TrackWrestling

FloWrestling

Job description

Purpose And Scope

Under the direction of the Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Wrestling Coach, and in accordance with the policies and expectations of Notre Dame Prep, the JV Head Wrestling Coach coordinates and supervises the junior varsity wrestling program. The coach is responsible for the instruction, development, supervision, and competitive preparation of JV student-athletes while supporting the overall mission and objectives of the Notre Dame Preparatory Wrestling Program. The JV Head Coach works collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching staff to ensure consistency in technique, culture, athlete development, and program expectations.

Purpose And Scope

Under the direction of the Principal, Athletic Director, and Head Wrestling Coach, and in accordance with the policies and expectations of Notre Dame Prep, the JV Head Wrestling Coach coordinates and supervises the junior varsity wrestling program. The coach is responsible for the instruction, development, supervision, and competitive preparation of JV student-athletes while supporting the overall mission and objectives of the Notre Dame Preparatory Wrestling Program. The JV Head Coach works collaboratively with the Head Coach and coaching staff to ensure consistency in technique, culture, athlete development, and program expectations.
The coach contributes to fostering the Catholic School culture by serving as a witness to students and to the community. By bearing witness to Christ, His Church and the teachings of our Catholic faith, the coach cooperates with Christ in the academic, spiritual, and social education of our high school students. Obtains necessary certificates; participates in continual professional development; maintains detailed and accurate records as required by the school. Serves as a positive role model and mentor to student-athletes and supports the spiritual, academic, and personal development of students in accordance with the mission of the school.
This position requires the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email; ensure that all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner; flexibility, forward thinking and managing deadlines; willingness to seek the latest coaching practices and implement them; and rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A wide degree of creativity, initiative, leadership, and latitude are expected.

Essential Job Functions

• Instructs athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and training necessary to achieve individual and team success while promoting the Pursuing Victory with Honor Program as well as maintaining discipline, addressing student-athlete concerns, and working to increase morale and cooperation.
• Maintains a safe, supportive, and appropriately supervised environment for student-athletes and follows all school, Diocesan, AIA and applicable policies regarding student supervision, safety, conduct, and communication.
• Serves as the primary coach for junior varsity wrestlers during practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Assists in developing season plans, practice plans, and athlete development pathways aligned with the overall program philosophy.
• Provides technical instruction in wrestlingfundamentals, strategy, sportsmanship, and safe training practices.
• Evaluates athlete performance and assists in determining lineup recommendations and developmental goals.
• Maintains accurate records of match results, attendance, and athlete progress.
• Assists in the overall functioning of the wrestling
• Assists the Head Coach in assuring that practice and competition venues are safe and all equipment is within regulation, safe, properly maintained, and inventoried.
• Assists with tournament registration, roster management, weigh-in procedures, and event administration.
• Demonstrates or develops proficiency in wrestling management and technology platforms, including TrackWrestling and FloWrestling platforms for tournament management, results tracking, athlete statistics, rankings, video review, and match analysis.
• Assists in the coordination and supervision of student-athletes in all wrestlingprogram activities, including practice areas, locker rooms, competitions, travel, camps, and other venues used by the sport.
• Maintains appropriate and open communication with faculty, staff, and parents regarding the wrestlingprogram; helps advise student-athletes concerning academics in conjunction with appropriate faculty and staff; supports student-athlete development and assists the Head Coach with college recruiting efforts when appropriate.
• Supports engagement and retention efforts for both boys' and girls' wrestling
• Promotes the culture, values, and expectations of the Notre Dame Preparatory Wrestling
• Performs other job-related tasks deemed necessary or as requested by the Principal, Athletic Director, or Head Wrestling

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Required

• Must demonstrate personal self-discipline, be adaptable and flexible in routine and unexpected situations.
• Must use good judgment in daily encounters. Must use verbal and written language correctly.
• Must demonstrate an appropriate sense of humor.
• Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of effective coaching, teaching, and adolescent development.
• Must maintain appropriate grooming and dress as stated in the faculty handbook.
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Must have initiative, creativity, problem solving skills, good judgment in handling different personalities and emerging situations,
• Must have the ability to actively listen in assessing individual students, teacher, and program needs,
• Must be proficient in good communication skills with both students and adults,
• Must maintain a positive attitude in normal and crisis situations,
• Must have the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to delegate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. The employee must be able to stand for periods of time outside in the heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position will require some evening and weekend hours.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

EVALUATION

The performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with the procedures developed by the Diocese of Phoenix and Notre Dame Preparatory under the direction of the Principal and Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a stipend position based on the season of the sport coached. The Leadership Team under the guidance of the Diocese of Phoenix establishes base salaries and stipends. A schedule of mandatory days and extra responsibilities is provided prior to the start of a new school year.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

• Preference given to Catholic teacher
• Certified by the Arizona State Department of Education or AIA as a coach and meets applicable NCA requirements.
• Must meet Diocese of Phoenix requirements for employment
• Received Safe Environment Training and signed the Code of Conduct
• FBI Fingerprint clearance completed
• Having a current Arizona State driver’s license is desirable.