Middle School Boys Wrestling Head Coach

Sylvania; Colorado; On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for a dedicated coach for Harrison K-8 School. The ideal candidate will be responsible for student development, fostering sportsmanship, and building rapport with the community.

This role requires a valid Colorado teacher certification and a commitment to ethical coaching principles. A strong leader and excellent communicator is essential for this one-year contract position, as the coach will work collaboratively with faculty and parents.

Qualifications

• Certified teacher or administrator with a current Colorado Department of Education certificate.
• Employed as a teacher, counselor, or administrator at least 50% of the school day.
• Registered volunteer with Canon City Schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport with community groups and individuals.
• Promote ethical and fair play among players.
• Responsible for academic performance of players.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Sportsmanship

Education

Certified teacher or administrator certification

Job description

Season: January - March

Location: Harrison K-8 School

Salary: Stipend is based on the Supplemental Salary Schedule, position, and years of experience: Starting supplemental range from $1,953-$3,094

Other Information: All coaching assignments are one-year contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

All coaches of interscholastic activity programs who assume full responsibility for students under their direction at any level shall be either:

• A certified teacher or administrator holding a current certificate issued by the Colorado Department of Education;
• Employed as a teacher, counselor, and or administrator at least 50% of the school day in a private school;
• A registered volunteer with Canon City Schools.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

COACHES’ PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND EXPECTATIONS

1. Rapport

   A coach must develop good rapport with numerous individuals and community groups: team personnel, the student body, the professional staff, the community as a whole, spectators, officials, fellow coaches in the conference, media representatives, and the parents of their players. Good rapport and demonstrated competency are invaluable for the coach.

2. Cooperation

   The district and school expect the highest level of cooperation by all coaches and athletic staff members. Coaches must work cooperatively with their school athletic director, administration, other staff, team, and parents.

3. Leadership and Public Relations

   Diligence, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, and a passion for the game are essential components of the professional pride that any coach should embody. Personal appearance, including proper coaching attire and shoes, physical condition, and other relevant factors, should be exemplary. The public demeanor should always reflect positively on the coach, team, athletic department, school, and community.

4. Discipline

   Every athletic team requires a high level of discipline among coaches, players, and support staff. The coach’s responsibility includes implementing discipline, observing school codes, rules of the game, and ideals of good sportsmanship, and monitoring participants’ behavior, especially regarding the student body. A positive attitude should be emphasized in winning, losing, and achieving both team and individual goals.

5. Improvement

   Coaches must constantly seek self‑improvement: attend district meetings, rules clinics, workshops, and training opportunities; maintain memberships in professional organizations; and stay current with professional literature and enrichment materials. This ongoing development is expected.

COACHING TECHNIQUES

1. Use sound and acceptable teaching practices.
2. Run well‑organized practice sessions.
3. Complete pre‑season planning well in advance of the starting date.
4. Adhere to an efficient and technically sound injury‑prevention program; when injuries occur, follow a prescribed routine and maintain good communication with the patient, trainer, and parents.
5. Construct a well‑organized game plan.
6. Develop a sound system for equipment accountability.
7. Keep assistant coaches, volunteers, student managers, and statisticians well informed about expectations.
8. Cooperate fully with building staff, other programs, media, support staff, administration, maintenance staff, transportation, and other individuals involved in supporting the program.

COACHES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

1. To the players on the team

   The coach promotes and teaches ethical, aggressive, and fair play while stressing good sportsmanship at all times.

   The coach is responsible for teaching skills and techniques, modeling behavior, monitoring academic performance, and aiding overall personal development.

   The coach should be fair, unbiased, and sensitive to individual differences and needs.

2. To the school and district

   A coach has high visibility in the community and serves to build confidence in the coach, school, and district.

   Coaching efforts should reflect trust, support for the faculty and staff, and loyalty to the school and district.

3. To the profession

   A coach at Canon City Schools should pursue professional growth in both teaching and athletics, participating in opportunities whenever possible.

4. To fellow coaches

   While the head coach leads, assistant coaches are encouraged to think independently and communicate openly.

   Disagreements should be discussed privately in a timely manner, and expectations should be clearly communicated before the season begins.

5. To other coaches in the athletic program

   Coaches should support, promote, and collaborate with all other coaches and activity sponsors to ensure overall program wellbeing.

   Regular communication about off‑season schedules helps athletes participate in diverse activities.

6. To faculty members

   A coach is expected to cooperate with every faculty member, facilitating academic accommodations when possible to respect the athletic program’s values.

7. To the physical plant

   Coaches maintain practice areas and locker rooms, store equipment properly, keep spaces locked, file maintenance requests, and demonstrate pride in facilities.

In compliance with Titles VI; VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, School District Fremont RE-1 does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates.