NF/Classified HS Wrestling Assistant Coach

Hamilton County Schools; Heritage Hills (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Central High School in Chattanooga is seeking qualified coaches to support athletic programs and student development. This role emphasizes safety, policy compliance, and ongoing certifications to ensure a safe, engaging environment for athletes.

Non-faculty and classified coaching positions require current NFHS coaching courses and annual certificates, with adherence to state and school health-safety policies fostering a culture of excellence in athletics and character.”

Qualifications

• Coaches must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches courses prior to assuming the position.
• Concussion Certificate copy on file every year.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate copy on file every year.
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention course must be completed and kept on file annually.
• NFHS COVID-19 Course for coaches and administrators.

Responsibilities

• State Law compliance and health/safety policy adherence (link: https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies).
• Keep concussion certificate on file every year.
• Keep Sudden Cardiac Arrest certificate on file every year.
• Comply with TSSAA/TMSAA health-safety policies (link: https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies).
• Complete Fundamentals of Coaching and keep on file as applicable.
• Complete First Aid, Health, & Safety as applicable and keep on file.
• Complete NFHS Heat Illness Prevention annually and keep on file (link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses?utf8=%E2%9C%93&searchText=heat+).
• Complete NFHS COVID-19 Course for coaches and administrators (link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/covid-19-for-coaches-and-administrators).

Job description

Overview

Central High School is more than a school—it is a community built on over a century of excellence, resilience, and tradition. Proudly serving Chattanooga and the surrounding communities, Central High School has been shaping the lives of students for more than 100 years through a commitment to academic achievement, character development, and meaningful relationships.

At Central, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover their potential and pursue their passions. Our dedicated faculty and staff work collaboratively to create a supportive, engaging, and challenging learning environment where students are empowered to excel in the classroom, on the stage, in athletic competition, and through service to the community.

While we proudly honor our rich history, we are equally focused on preparing students for the future. Through innovative instruction, diverse extracurricular opportunities, and a culture of high expectations, we equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in college, careers, and life.

At Chattanooga Central High School, tradition inspires us, excellence drives us, and our students remain at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities

Non-faculty Coaches and Classified Employee Coaches must complete the NFHS “Fundamentals of Coaching” and “First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches” courses prior to assuming the position. Coaches who have successfully completed the ASEP Coaches Education Course prior to May 15, 2013, will not be required to take the NFHS courses.

1. State Law (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies )
2. School Level AD should keep concussion Certificate- Copy on file every year.
3. School Level AD should keep Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate- Copy on file every year.
4. TSSAA/TMSAA (link- https://tssaa.org/health-safety-policies )

• When applicable, completion of "Fundamentals of Coaching"- Copy on file.
• When applicable, completion of "First Aid, Health, & Safety"- Copy on file.
• NEW- When applicable, completion of “NFHS Heat Illness Prevention” course- Copy on file every year. Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses?utf8=%E2%9C%93&searchText=heat+
• NEW- All Coaches must complete the NFHS COVID-19 Course. Link: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/covid-19-for-coaches-and-administrators