Varsity Head Wrestling Coach

Phoenixville Area School District; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenixville Area School District is seeking a golf coach to develop and supervise student-athletes at both beginner and advanced levels. The role emphasizes mentoring academically and athletically, with a focus on character, discipline, and teamwork.

The coach will align with district policies, coordinate with the Athletic Department, and ensure proper conduct and eligibility. Relevant coaching experience or participation in school athletics is preferred, along with required background checks

Qualifications

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Provide a satisfactory result on a Police Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, supervise, and train student-athletes to play golf for all skill levels.
• Instruct/guide student-athletes to lead to moral values, self-discipline, and good sportsmanship.
• Ensure timely cooperation with the Athletic Department and meet district policies.

Skills

Motivate others

Role model

Coaching knowledge

Multicultural fit

Job description

• Develop, monitor, supervise, and train student-athletes to play and participate golf, both beginners and advanced students.
• Commit to building relationships with and have a willingness to coach and mentor student-athletes, academically and athletically.
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies,and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instruct/guide student-athletes tolead to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Cooperatein a timely manner, with middle and high schoolofficeand the District Athletic Department,in regard torequests for pertinent informationthat mightbe periodically required.
• Meetall requirements set forth by theDistrictBoard of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA),and the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education
• Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes includingtimeliness to practices, beng positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicingconstructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program.
• Seta positive example at all times while with student-athletes, bedressed appropriately at all practices and games, and maintain a suitable sideline conductat all times.
• Provideall applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to team members in writing prior to the start of the season. Followappropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
• Check and Review the status of academic eligibility for all prospective and currentstudent-athletes as directed by the Athletic Department
• Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meetall criteria as outlined in the job description.
• Recognizethe need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues,and PIAA.
• Scheduleand completea full season of contests including State tournament games.
• Beginpre-season practices on the first day permitted for the sport per PIAA rules and regulations
• Participatein clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
• Participatein School events (i.e. Awards Night,Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc.).
• Showphysical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport and usegood judgment in decision-making.
• Acceptand profitfrom constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
• Is competent in techniques of the sport withplayers responding positively to directions given.
• Demonstratethe ability to adapt properly to changing game situations.
• Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport as well as lookat ways to constantly improve knowledge and coaching techniques.
• Is innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to already proven methods of coaching.
• Ensure that teamis well prepared for opponent(s).
• Providemotivation for team to meet/exceed their goals and stressthe value of acceptable personal behavior by each student-athlete.
• Actively promotegood sportsmanship at all times.
• Maintainaccurate inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills/Essential Functions:

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrateknowledge of skills associated with this activity.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Trainings/Certifications:

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Provide a satisfactory result on aPolice Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

SALARY:

Stipend according to PAEA collective bargaining agreement

Reports To:

Athletic Director