NF/Classified MS Wrestling Assistant Coach

Hamilton County Department of Education; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Loftis Middle School seeks qualified coaches for non-faculty and classified staff roles to support athletic programs and student development.

Applicants must complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS First Aid, Health, & Safety for Coaches, and NFHS COVID-19 Course, with ASEP coursework preferred; ongoing documentation of required certifications is required each year.

Qualifications

• Growth mindset and collaborative spirit.
• Love for teaching and learning.
• Clear procedures, strong relationships, and purposeful planning.

Responsibilities

• Ensure completion of required NFHS courses before assuming the position.
• Maintain concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest certificates on file annually.
• Ensure compliance with health-safety policies and course requirements.

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS First Aid Health Safety for Coaches

ASEP Coaches Education Course

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS COVID-19 Course

Job description

Overview

Loftis Middle School is a grades 6–8 school located in Hixson, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga. At Loftis, our work is grounded in joy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping students at the center of every decision we make. We believe meaningful learning happens when students feel known, valued, and challenged in a supportive and engaging environment.

Overview

Loftis Middle School is a grades 6–8 school located in Hixson, Tennessee, just north of Chattanooga. At Loftis, our work is grounded in joy, purpose, and a deep commitment to keeping students at the center of every decision we make. We believe meaningful learning happens when students feel known, valued, and challenged in a supportive and engaging environment.

Teachers at Loftis have a strong understanding of how to use data to inform instruction, plan with intention, and collaborate within both horizontal and vertical teams to meet the diverse needs of students. We value reflective practice and believe that continuous growth—for both students and adults is essential to a thriving school community.

We are seeking educators who bring a growth mindset, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine love for teaching and learning. Our teachers understand the importance of clear procedures, strong relationships, purposeful planning, state standards, and instructional best practices—all while fostering a classroom culture rooted in joy, belonging, and high expectations.

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.

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