Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach

FOREST MIDDLE; Forest (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time

Job summary

Bedford County Public Schools' Forest Middle seeks a part-time Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach to lead aspects of the wrestling program alongside the Head Wrestling Coach, under the approval of the Athletic Director. The role requires strong leadership in player and staff development, integrity, and knowledge of wrestling strategies for Virginia interscholastic athletics.

The incumbent will foster sportsmanship, support conditioning and performance, ensure VHSL compliance, and

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrates knowledge of wrestling skills and interscholastic strategies in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Foster sportsmanship, pride in self, team, school and community.
• Support training, conditioning, and performance of the Wrestling program.
• Follow VHSL rules and maintain academic standards for team members.
• Collaborate with Head Wrestling Coach and Athletic Director on schedules.
• Ensure equipment inventory and care; verify medical exams and qualifications before participation.
• Engage with parents and build relationships with local middle school athletes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Wrestling knowledge

Job description

Job Description

TheAssistant Wrestling Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, along with shared responsibilities with the Head Wrestling Coach. Responsibilities would be organized, separated, and shared with the Head Wrestling Coach and approved by the Athletic Director.

The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of Wrestling as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Virginia.

• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Support the training, conditioning, and performance of the Wrestling program.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for Wrestling. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of VHSL regulations.
• Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the Wrestlingprogram.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of VHSL rules.
• Promote the program within the school and community.
• Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Collaborate with the Head WrestlingCoach and Athletic Director in the preparation of schedules for the team.
• Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
• Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and other required qualifications before they are allowed to participate.
• Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL.
• Engage with the parents of the members of the Wrestlingprogram in a positive and constructive manner.
• Develop a relationship with the local middle school athletes and establish a presence with future athletes via summer camps and coaching clinics in collaboration with the Head WrestlingCoach.
• Perform other duties related to the position of an athletic coach as requested by the varsity coach, school principal and/or athletic director.

Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach

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Job Description

TheAssistant Wrestling Coach is responsible for all aspects of the program, along with shared responsibilities with the Head Wrestling Coach. Responsibilities would be organized, separated, and shared with the Head Wrestling Coach and approved by the Athletic Director.

The coach must demonstrate strong leadership in player and staff development, sportsmanship, integrity and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional knowledge of the skills and strategies of Wrestling as it pertains to interscholastic athletics in Virginia.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Foster among the participants and spectators an appreciation of the values of athletics, a desire to perform at the highest level, an attitude of good sportsmanship, and a sense of pride in self, team, school, and community.
• Support the training, conditioning, and performance of the Wrestling program.
• Demonstrate current knowledge of strength and conditioning programs for Wrestling. Execute such programs during the off-season within the parameters of VHSL regulations.
• Emphasize the importance of academic excellence and assist in monitoring and maintaining high academic standards for members of the Wrestlingprogram.
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of VHSL rules.
• Promote the program within the school and community.
• Work cooperatively with other athletic coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Collaborate with the Head WrestlingCoach and Athletic Director in the preparation of schedules for the team.
• Provide for the inventory and care of equipment.
• Insure that all athletes have valid medical examinations and other required qualifications before they are allowed to participate.
• Assist the athletic director to ensure that lists of all players eligible for athletic contests are prepared and maintained under rules of the VHSL.
• Engage with the parents of the members of the Wrestlingprogram in a positive and constructive manner.
• Develop a relationship with the local middle school athletes and establish a presence with future athletes via summer camps and coaching clinics in collaboration with the Head WrestlingCoach.
• Perform other duties related to the position of an athletic coach as requested by the varsity coach, school principal and/or athletic director.

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melanie Simmons
• 310 S Bridge St
• Bedford, Virginia 245232706
• Phone: [phone] x10247
• Email: [e-mail]