Middle School Wrestling Coach

Pleasant Hill R-III School District; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pleasant Hill R-III School District is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2026-27 Wrestling Season. The successful candidate will coach 7th-12th boys and girls wrestling and assist in organizing practices and events. Candidates with prior wrestling coaching experience and strong communication skills are preferred. Applications can be submitted through the Pleasant Hill School District website, and references will be required.

The district is an equal opportunity employer and values integrity and professionalism in its staff.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching wrestling for middle school and high school students.
• Ability to effectively communicate and lead team events.
• Fulfilling MSHSAA Assistant Coaching Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coaching assigned wrestling teams.
• Assist in planning and organizing practices.
• Communicate with students and parents regarding performance.

Skills

Wrestling coaching experience (7th-12th)

Instruction methods for wrestling skills

Communication with students/athletes

Communication with parents

Education

Certified substitute teacher and 60 credit hours from an accredited institution

Job description

Middle School Wrestling Coach

Length of contract: 2026-27 Wrestling Season

Deadline for applications: Open until filled

Overview

• Present and maintain a high level of professionalism as an educational leader and assistant coach while demonstrating an exemplary level of integrity within the program.
• Have 7th-12th wrestling coaching experience.
• Be proficient in methods of instruction involving wrestling skills.
• Be an educator within the Pleasant Hill School District – preferred.
• Meet MSHSAA Assistant Coaching Requirements according to the guidelines presented in the MSHSAA handbook (sec 3.1).
• Be certified as a substitute teacher and must have completed 60 credit hours from an accredited institution.
• The successful candidate will fulfill the duties as follows:

Duties

• Coaching 7th-12th boys and girls wrestling as assigned by the program head coach - through third week in January.
• Assist the program head coaches in program events and practices (items include scoring meets, running bullpens, track wrestling programs, and event set-up).
• Assist the program head coaches in planning, organizing, and operating efficient practices.
• Assist with the preparation of MS, JV, and varsity boys and girls events (home & away).
• Attend and assist off-season workouts, camps, and activities as deemed necessary by the head coach.
• Effectively communicate with students/athletes regarding their progress, performance, and critical needs to improve.
• Effectively communicate with parents.
• Assisting with high school boys and girls programs is expected beyond the specific middle school competitive season.

Interested Candidates Should

• Submit three letters of professional reference.
• Apply via the Pleasant Hill School District website.

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability, or age.