Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Wrestling)

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 16,740 - 27,900; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Jonesboro, GA seeks a Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Wrestling) to assist the Head Coach in delivering sports coaching to K-12 students. The role involves supervising activities, developing skills, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

Starting date is immediately. This is a PART TIME, stipend-based position with travel to various athletic sites. Candidates must meet GHSA exam requirements and be at least 21, with strong teamwork and safety focus.

Qualifications

• GHSA exams: prepare for and complete PREPARE/FIRST AID and Principles for Coaching within 3 months.
• GHSA policies and by-laws compliance; typically 21+ years old.
• Ability to manage projects with minimal supervision; strong teamwork and communication.
• Georgia High School Association Coaching exam required.
• Must emphasise safety and injury prevention.
• Frequent travel to off-site locations; outdoor work 70%+.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches K-12 students on fundamentals of sports; set rules and policies with coaching staff.
• Assist Head Coach with equipment issuance and coordinating try-outs.
• Coordinate and supervise practice schedules; monitor athletes and teams.
• Guide students to participate at appropriate levels and promote healthy lifestyles.
• Collaborate with staff and partners to monitor delivery and impact.

Job description

Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Wrestling)

Job ID: 5816293

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 06, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the Head Coach in the effective delivery of sports/activity coaching to K-12 secondary school age children. Provides sports activity supervision, training and coaching to student athletes as assigned by the Head Coach. Develops individuals according to their abilities and encourages them to sustain activity levels. Delivers core movement and sport specific skills training. This position reports to Head Coach.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs and coaches K-12 students on the fundamentals of sports. Works with the coaching staff with setting rules, policies and regulations for the team.
• Assists Head Coach in making systematic issuance of equipment. Assists Head Coach with coordinating and monitoring try-outs.
• Assists Head Coach with coordinating and supervising practice schedule. Assists in the supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.
• Guides and encourages secondary school age student athletes to make appropriate decisions about further participation in sport(s) at a level appropriate to their ability.
• Works closely with other staff to coordinate completion and opportunities. Initiates where appropriate.
• Works with other partners to help monitor the impact of delivery and healthy lifestyles.
• All other duties as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• The GHSA requires that all community coaches complete the “PREPARE/ First Aid” and the “Principles for Coaching” exams within three (3) months of their class date. Prospective coaches are not allowed to coach until both exams have been successfully completed. Understanding and knowledge of rules and regulations presented by the GHSA.
• All community coaches are required to meet all policies and regulations in accordance with the GHSA Constitution and By-Laws. The GHSA strongly recommends all community coach prospects be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to manage projects and duties with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities. Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Georgia High School Association Coaching exam required.
• Analytical: emphasize safety precautions; be aware of best training procedures and injury preventative actions.
• Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with intra-organizational teams.
• Responsible for multiple functions of supervision (athletes, equipments and staff as needed) with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results.
• Variable work environment – Office Setting, School grounds, Stadiums.
• Requires frequent travel for off-site competition/training locations.
• Work requires physical effort 70% of the time or more outdoors.
• Moderate to lifting based on sport.

NOTE: Contact the school for additional details about the posting.

This position pays a stipend.

Position Type: PART TIME

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]