JV Wrestling Coach

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Dexter Community Schools seeks a JV Wrestling Coach for the 2026/2027 school year. The role involves preparing practices, scheduling events, and traveling with the team.

The candidate should have wrestling knowledge, prior coaching experience, and may hold a Michigan teaching certificate. Strong leadership and communication with staff and parents are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a wrestling coach at high school or college level.
• Coaching/assistant coaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of wrestling.
• CPR and First Aid knowledge recommended.
• Coaching administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare training/practice sessions and team travel arrangements.
• Schedule athletic contests with the Athletic Director.
• Delegate responsibilities to assistant coaches.
• Maintain professional competency by attending clinics and state meetings.
• Provide leadership to student athletes for academics and athletic performance.
• Communicate effectively with parents, administration, players and staff.
• Submit contest results and team records.
• Oversee equipment care and purchases.
• Ensure safety conditions during practice.
• Attend practices and contests punctually.

Skills

Coaching experience

Knowledge of wrestling

Weight training/conditioning

Student interaction

Administrative experience

Education

Michigan teaching certificate desirable

Job description

2026/2027 School Year

POSITION: JV Wrestling Coach

POSTING DATE: September 23, 2026

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: September 29, 2026

CLOSING DATE: Until Filled

This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time.

Hours (subject to change):

• Monday-Friday practices-Time TBD
• Weekday and weekend practices and event
• Must be able to travel with team on bus
• Weekend Practices/Meets/Tournaments

Rate of Pay:

Based on experience and guidelines as established by the district

Qualifications:

• Successful high school or college experience in wrestling
• Experience as a coach/assistant coach preferred
• Demonstrate working knowledge of wrestling
• Valid Michigan teaching certificate is desirable
• Knowledge of weight training and conditioning techniques
• Previous experience working with students
• Candidate should demonstrate interest in, and aptitude for, performing the assignment of head coach
• MHSAA P.A. C.E. Program recommended for all coaches
• Knowledge of CPR and First Aid recommended
• Coaching administrative experience

Performance Responsibilities:

• Work as a team member of the coaching staff
• Prepare training/practice sessions, athletic contest preparations and team travel arrangements
• Work closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling athletic contests
• Delegate responsibility appropriately to assistant coaches
• Maintain a professional competency by attending clinics and state rule meetings as needed
• Ability to complete other trainings as necessary to provide a safe environment for student athletes as assigned by the district
• Ability to provide effective leadership to student athletes to encourage both successful academic development and competitive performance
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, administration, players and staff
• Submit an annual record of contest results and records
• Supervise the issuance, cleaning, storage, return and care of all athletic equipment
• Assist in purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as necessary
• Oversee the safety conditions of area when team is practicing
• Enforce disciplined behavior, code of fair play
• Establish and oversee penalties for not following school standards and rules; report all incidents to Athletic Director
• Attend practices and contests punctually
• Use professional conduct, language and decorum with staff, teammates, opponents, officials and fans
• Maintain player eligibility information
• Maintain physical forms, training rule forms signed by parents, team attendance records and medical emergency contact information
• Teach individuals the skills necessary for the highest possible achievement in their sport
• Adhere to the rules and regulations as detailed by MHSAA, Dexter Community Schools Board of Education policies and all other applicable policies and guidelines
• Assist the Athletic Director in interviewing prospective assistant coaching positions
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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