Middle School Wrestling Coach

Sylvania; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenowa Hills Middle School seeks a dedicated Middle School Wrestling Coach to develop student-athletes and drive a strong wrestling program. You will plan practices, teach techniques, and foster teamwork while ensuring safety and sportsmanship at all times.

You will work closely with other coaches and school administrators to align the program with district goals and community support, while modeling positive leadership and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wrestling rules and techniques.
• Proven ability to coach and develop middle school athletes.
• Strong communication with athletes, parents, coaches, and administration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement practices to develop skills and teamwork.
• Prepare athletes socially, mentally, and physically for competition.
• Collaborate with district coaches and administrators to support programs.
• Uphold high standards of conduct and safety for all participants.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Communication

Mentoring student-athletes

Ethics and professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

POSITION: Middle School Wrestling Coach

LOCATION:

Kenowa Hills Middle School

Assignment/Responsibility:

Kenowa Hills Public Schools is looking for a Middle School Wrestling coach. Kenowa Hills Public Schools has great community support with an outstanding Boosters Program that supports all sports. The best candidates for the position have knowledge of the sport and motivation to help build a successful program. Our coaches need to be able to prepare team members socially, mentally and physically in order to meet the challenges of being a student-athlete. The coaches also must possess the ability to work well with other coaches within the district and communicate openly with the administration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma
• Knowledge of the sport and rules
• Documented record of success in coaching high school age student athletes
• Possess strong personal ethics
• Be a positive professional role model
• Demand a high standard of conduct and discipline from student athletes
• Effective communication skills with athletes, coaches, parents, and administration a must.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes sit and walk. Occasionally the employee will need to bend or twist at the neck and waist more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 40 lbs, such as storage boxes. The employee is directly responsible for safety, well-being, or work output that could impact others. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus and work on a computer for extended periods. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

Note to New Employees:

Pursuant to PA 131, the selected candidate must receive clearance from the Michigan State Police Department prior to the offer of employment.

The candidate is responsible for the background check fee.

It is the policy of the Board that no staff member or candidate for a position in this District on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, height, weight, political belief or disability which does not impair an individual's ability to perform adequately in the individual's particular position or activity, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.