MS Girls Wrestling Coach 2026-27

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Dickinson Fine Arts Academy in South Bend, Indiana seeks a dedicated MS Head Girls Wrestling Coach to lead the program for the 2026-27 season. This part-time stipend role focuses on coaching, scheduling matches, recruitment, and adherence to IHSAA and district codes.

The position requires one year of coaching experience at the high school level (assistant acceptable), knowledge of NFHS rules, and the ability to work with administrators, parents and student athletes to develop a winning, safe

Qualifications

• One year coaching experience at the high school level (assistant acceptable).
• Solid coaching techniques and skills.
• Practical knowledge of wrestling rules (NFHS/IHSAA/USA Wrestling).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, opponents and parents.

Responsibilities

• Manage athletic activities, practices, and contests to promote growth, teamwork, leadership and sportsmanship.
• Use diverse instructional techniques to meet student athlete needs.
• Promote wrestling positively and recruit/train athletes.
• Organize team meetings with members and parents; coordinate with staff.
• Ensure volunteer coaches and partners work effectively; align with goals set with Athletic Coordinator and principal.

Skills

Coaching techniques

NFHS rules knowledge

Interpersonal relations

Program development

Job description

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MS Girls Wrestling Coach 2026-27

South Bend Community School Corp Dickinson Fine Arts Academy - South Bend, Indiana Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5968812

Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Title: Head Girls Wrestling CoachMiddle School

Salary Range: $1,982.60

Contract Length: Sport Season

Immediate Supervisor: Athletic Coordinator

Basic Function

The Head Girls Wrestling Coach is responsible for various aspects of leading the Wrestling Program such as recruiting, scheduling opponents, in partnership with the Athletic Coordinator, training, and coaching team members, and ensuring that partner athletes are capable of helping create a winning and fulfilling environment for student athletes. The head coach is responsible for understanding and applying all IHSAA and South Bend Schools athletic and code of conduct policies and procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practices sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, respect and sportsmanship.
• Use diverse instructional techniques to meet the needs of all student athlete participants
• Positively promote the sport of wrestling.
• Hold organizational meetings for team members and potential team members and parents
• Ensure all volunteer coaches and partners work together and are effective.
• Work with the athletic director and principal to set program goals. And consistently measure progress and outcomes.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and plan and share them with the athletic coordinator.
• Work with school professional staff to ensure proper selection of athlete partners if necessary.
• Monitor and enforce student athlete academic eligibility
• Apply and enforce district code of conduct for students and student athletes
• Take all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of student athletes, equipment and facilities.
• Maintain good and accurate records to ensure compliance with sports governing bodies.
• Oversee process of storing equipment.
• Follow established procedures in case of injury.
• Represent the South Bend Community School Corporation and athletic department in a professional and positive manner.

Qualifications:

Must demonstrate an interest in and support of the entire school program by attending activities and developing a feeder school program.

• 1-year coaching experience at the high school level (assistant coaching experience is acceptable). And, wrestling coach experience is preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess a practical knowledge of wrestling rules as defined by NFHS, IHSAA and USA wrestling.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, teachers, advisors, maintenance and field staff, opponents, parents and students.
• Must demonstrate a knowledge of strategies and techniques of the sport.

Physical Demands:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other technologies and office equipment, sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time; kneeling; bending at the waist; lifting; pushing; pulling and carrying equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds; repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard; emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read; prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $1,982.60 to $1,982.60 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required