Middle School Wrestling Coach: Build Skills & Character

Blue Heron Middle School; Port Townsend (WA); On-site; USD 3,600 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, WA is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Head Coach for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on teaching basic wrestling skills, safety practices, and building character through sport.

You will lead the coaching staff, set goals for the team and individuals, and maintain discipline per district policy while communicating with parents throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the philosophy of a competitive purpose-based athletics program.
• Teach the basic skills of the sport.
• Teach the rules, dress code, and principles pertaining to the sport.
• Teach, implement, and supervise safety guidelines for the sport.
• Provide guidance to the assistant(s) and volunteer coaches and actively engage them in the development of the program.
• Facilitate the establishment of team/activity goals as well as individual goals of team members.
• Maintain discipline within framework of school policy.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with the teams, community, and district staff.
• Establish expectations for the team, which are communicated to parents/guardians. Communicate with parents as needed throughout the season.
• Be willing to spend the time and effort to maintain WIAA coach's certification.
• Have a current first aid/CPR card or be willing to take emergency medical training.
• Conduct fund raising and cash management within the guidelines of the school district as determined by the Business Office.
• Follow the guidelines and expectations as outlined in the Coaches Handbook.

Job description

Blue Heron Middle School in Port Townsend, WA is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Head Coach for the 2026-27 school year. The role focuses on teaching basic wrestling skills, safety practices, and building character through sport.

You will lead the coaching staff, set goals for the team and individuals, and maintain discipline per district policy while communicating with parents throughout the season.