SY 26-27 Wrestling Head Coach

Young World Physical Education; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district in Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a Wrestling Head Coach for Dunbar Middle School. The successful candidate will be responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in wrestling. Strong experience in wrestling is required, and preference will be given to those with coaching experience. The position involves minimal travel to sporting events. Interested individuals should contact the Athletic Director for more information.

Qualifications

• Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in wrestling.
• Minimal travel may be required to sporting events.
• Must meet physical demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and teach student athletes.
• Ensure safety and quality in coaching.
• Participate in strategic planning for wrestling events.

Skills

Skill instruction

Practice/match plan development

Technical Capabilities

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Past play experience in wrestling

Coaching experience preferred

Job description

SY 26-27 Wrestling Head Coach

Dunbar Middle School, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Job Details

Job ID: 5640316
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title: Wrestling Head Coach
Department: Dunbar Middle School
Salary Grade: Coach & Sponsor Stipend
FLSA Status: Exempt
Site/Location: Dunbar Middle School
Reports to: Building Administrator
Date: 04/13/2026

Position Summary

• Responsible for recruiting, teaching, and coaching student athletes in the sport of wrestling.

Competencies

Personal Competencies

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

Leadership Competencies

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

Functional Competencies

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

Education and Experience

• Past play experience in wrestling. Preference given to those with coaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill instruction, practice/match plan development of wrestling.

Supervisory Responsibility

• None

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel may be required to and/or from sporting events within neighboring localities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

Job Status

OPEN

Salary

Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales. (https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales.)

Days

Start Date: 2026-2027

Position Type

Non-Applicable

Contact Information

• William Swan, Athletic Director
• DUNBAR MIDDLE SCH FOR INNOV
• Phone: [phone]