MS Head Boys Wrestling Coach — Leadership & Program Builder

Young World Physical Education; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 20,869 - 28,201; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Public Schools seeks an MS Head Boys Wrestling Athletic Coach (Stipend) for Hoover Feeder in Des Moines, IA. The role involves leading practices, teaching fundamentals, and promoting sportsmanship within a middle school program.

The incumbent will support the Head Coach, manage schedules, monitor student academic progress, and ensure compliance with district policies while engaging with families and school staff.

Qualifications

• Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
• Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field
• First Aid and CPR
• Knowledge of conference rules and regulations
• CDL (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage athletic program operations for the middle school wrestling team.
• Develop regular practice schedules and organize time for individual and team development.
• Coach players on rules, equipment, techniques, and sportsmanship.
• Ensure compliance with state, regional, and district athletic regulations.
• Maintain eligibility records, emergency data, insurance, and equipment inventory.
• Coordinate scheduling of facilities with the Director of Activities.
• Monitor academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Coaching leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in education or coaching

Job description

MS Head Boys Wrestling Coach - Hoover Feeder

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Job Details

Job ID: 5822416
Application Deadline: Dec 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:MS Head Boys Wrestling AthleticCoach (Stipend)

POSTION TYPE:Coach

Stipendfor this position: $2198

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. Valid Iowa Coaching Endorsement or Coaching Authorization
2. Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
3. Coaching and/or leadership experience

Desired:

1. Bachelor's Degree in education, coaching or related field

2. Knowledge of overal operations of an athletic program

1. First Aid and CPR

2. Knowledge of conference rules and regulations

3. Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

BASIC FUNCTION:

To instruct participants in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary to realize a high degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student athlete shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulization and internalization of moral values, pride of accomplishment, self- discipline, self-confidence, and sportsmanship.Assist the Head Coach in the alignment and implementation of systems and skill development regarding the athletic program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as the leader and manager for the athletic program
2. Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
3. Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
4. Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
5. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
6. Assigns duties to all assistant coaches under his/her jurisdiction
7. Ensures that appropriate rules and regulations regarding the conduct and eligibility of athletic activities and athletes are explained and followed.
8. Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
9. Works with the Director of Activities and School Equity in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
10. Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.
11. Establishes and maintains written standards of student behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
12. Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
13. Reports and secures approval from Director of Activities and School Equity for all adults associated with their sport
14. Models sportsman-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials and spectators
15. Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
16. Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
17. Follows and maintains knowledge of all district policies and procedures
18. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
19. Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional development activities to improve coaching performance.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.

2. Maintain confidentiality.

3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.

4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

DEPARTMENT: Athletics

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director

HIGHEST LEVEL SUPERVISED: N/A

BARGAINING GROUP:N/A

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

CALENDAR: Athletic Season

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, telephone, computer, climbing stairs

WORKING CONDITIONS:May beinside or outside depending on activity

The Des Moines Independent Community School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions, concerns or a complaint related to this policy, please contact Carol Wynn-Green,2100 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA 50321; phone: [phone]; email:[e-mail] . Complaints can also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission,400 E. 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-1004, [phone], or Region VII Office for Civil Rights, Citigroup Center 500 W. Madison Street, Suite 1475 Chicago, IL 60661-4544.

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: Lillie Noland

Date: 5/28/2026

Position Type: Part-Time
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]

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