Middle School Wrestling Coach: Build Teamwork & Character

Ottawa Hills Middle School; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ottawa Hills Middle School in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Coach for Winter 2027. The role involves organizing athletes, teaching fundamentals, and preparing teams to compete at the middle-school level within GRPS Athletics.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, eligibility to work in the United States, and current First Aid/CPR certificates plus concussion training. The wage is set by Schedule C of the GREA contract and dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and clear a criminal background check.
• Playing experience at the high school or college level and/or coaching experience required.
• Proof of current First Aid and CPR certifications prior to the first day of coaching.
• Certificate of completion for online concussion training course prior to the first day of coaching.

Responsibilities

• Developing and communicating clear and specific goals for the team and individual players throughout tryouts and the season.
• Maintaining open and honest communication with scholars, parents, other coaches, and Athletic Director.
• Developing and demonstrating a good knowledge base of best practices specific to their coaching arena.
• Supporting and collaborating with coaches in other athletic programs.
• Modeling and teaching skills necessary to succeed.
• Promoting and enforcing the scholar-athlete code of conduct.
• Becoming an integral part of and developing rapport with the Grand Rapids community including administration, coaches, parents, and scholars.

Job description

Ottawa Hills Middle School in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Coach for Winter 2027. The role involves organizing athletes, teaching fundamentals, and preparing teams to compete at the middle-school level within GRPS Athletics.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, eligibility to work in the United States, and current First Aid/CPR certificates plus concussion training. The wage is set by Schedule C of the GREA contract and dependent on experience.