SOHS - Assistant Wrestling Coach

Oldham County Schools; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldham County Schools seeks an Assistant Coach to support the head coach and athletic director across middle and high school sports. The role is a paraprofessional, with a stipend, and reports to the Head Coach, Principal, and Athletic Director.

It is an as-needed, one-year position with annual review and stipend aligned to the district's Extra-Curricular Sponsor Stipend Schedule. Responsibilities include assisting in planning and organizing practices, teaching basic skills, promoting sports

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• 64 semester hours of college credit or KHSAA professional development training.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Criminal records check completed as per Kentucky law.
• First aid and CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head coach and/or other assistant coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift heavy objects.
• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in the recommendation of equipment purchases for health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to Oldham County Schools.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Fundamentals of sports

Health and Safety

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

64 semester hours or KHSAA PD training

21 years of age

Criminal records check as per Kentucky law

First aid & CPR certification

Knowledge of sports rules

Job description

Assistant Coach

Job Goal: To assist the head coach and/or athletic director in various middle and high school athletic programs.

Job Type: Paraprofessional
Job Class Code: 8346
Position Type: Stipend
Reports to: Head Coach/Principal/Athletic Director
Terms of Employment: Employment will be on an as needed basis as determined by the Superintendent and will be subject to review for continuation on an annual basis. Stipend commensurate with adopted Oldham County Schools Extra-Curricular Sponsor Stipend Schedule. Coaching contracts are a one-year role and reappointment will be determined by the principal's annual recommendations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, or G.E.D. certificate.
• 64 semester hours (minimum) of college credit; or completion of approved KHSAA professional development training as specified in bylaw 27.
• 21 Years of Age.
• Has met requirements of a criminal records check as specified by Kentucky State Law.
• Successful completion of first aid course and CPR certification, as well as any other applicable training requirements as specified by KHSAA Bylaw 27.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sporting rules, regulations and guidelines.

Critical Skills/Expertise Required

• Fundamentals of various sports.
• Health and Safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist the head coach and/or other assistant coaches on one or more sports.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Lift heavy objects.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assist in promoting sports in the school and community.
• Assist the head coach in planning the athletic program.
• Assist the head coach in organizing and supervising practices.
• Assist the head coach in teaching individual fundamental skills, team plan, team strategy and rules and regulations of the game.
• Assist the head coach in teaching good sportsmanship and self-control.
• Assist in checking eligibility of participants, including insurance coverage and parent consent.
• Assist students by providing a proper role model, emotional support, patience, a friendly attitude and general guidance.
• Conduct learning experiences, under the direction of the coaches, with small groups of student athletes.
• Assist in the recommendation of the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms as appropriate for the health, safety and welfare of student athletes.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Oldham County Schools.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

Adopted: January 15, 2020

Revised: April 2026