Middle School Wrestling Coach: Lead Student Athletes

Sylvania; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexter Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2026/2027 school year.

This role involves preparing practice sessions, coordinating travel and contests, and leading student athletes with professionalism and a focus on academics and sportsmanship.

Qualified candidates should have wrestling experience, coaching background, and CPR/First Aid knowledge; a Michigan teaching certificate is desirable.

Qualifications

• Successful high school or college experience in wrestling.
• Experience as a coach/assistant coach preferred.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of wrestling.
• CPR and First Aid knowledge recommended.
• Coaching administrative experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member of the coaching staff.
• Prepare training/practice sessions, athletic contest preparations and team travel arrangements.
• Work closely with the Athletic Director in scheduling athletic contests.
• Delegate responsibility appropriately to assistant coaches.
• Maintain a professional competency by attending clinics and state rule meetings as needed.
• Provide safe environment for student athletes as assigned by the district.
• Demonstrate leadership to student athletes for academic and competitive growth.
• Communicate with parents, administration, players and staff.
• Maintain eligibility information and records.

Skills

Coaching experience

Wrestling knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Education

Michigan teaching certificate (desirable)

Tools

CPR/First Aid knowledge

Job description

Dexter Community Schools in Michigan is seeking a Middle School Wrestling Coach for the 2026/2027 school year.

This role involves preparing practice sessions, coordinating travel and contests, and leading student athletes with professionalism and a focus on academics and sportsmanship.

Qualified candidates should have wrestling experience, coaching background, and CPR/First Aid knowledge; a Michigan teaching certificate is desirable.