Varsity Wrestling Assistant Coach

Sylvania; Swartz Creek (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Swartz Creek High School is seeking an Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach to support the varsity program with a focus on discipline, competition, and character.

The role assists the head coach in practices, matches, and travel, mentors student-athletes, ensures safety and sportsmanship, and upholds district and league policies while modeling professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of wrestling techniques, rules, and strategies.
• Availability for practices, meets, tournaments, and travel.
• Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in organizing and running practices, matches, and tournaments
• Provide instruction, encouragement, and mentorship to student-athletes
• Ensure athlete safety and well-being during all team activities
• Uphold and enforce school, district, league, and MHSAA rules and policies
• Promote sportsmanship, discipline, and academic accountability
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with athletes, families, officials, and staff
• Serve as a positive role model in conduct, language, and professionalism

Skills

Wrestling coaching

Student-athlete mentorship

Team leadership

Education

CPR/AED certification

MHSAA CAP 1 or 2 certification (preferred)

Job description

Swartz Creek High School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Assistant Varsity Wrestling Coach to support the varsity wrestling program. The ideal candidate will assist in fostering a disciplined, competitive, and character-driven team culture. This role supports the head coach in all aspects of the program and requires a passion for mentorship, teamwork, and athletic development.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of wrestling techniques, rules, and strategies
• Ability to build positive relationships and motivate student-athletes
• Availability for practices, meets, tournaments, and team-related travel
• Current CPR/AED certification or willingness to obtain
• MHSAA CAP 1 or 2 certification (preferred)
• Prior wrestling coaching or competitive experience (preferred)

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in organizing and running practices, matches, and tournaments
• Provide instruction, encouragement, and mentorship to student-athletes
• Ensure athlete safety and well-being during all team activities
• Uphold and enforce school, district, league, and MHSAA rules and policies
• Promote sportsmanship, discipline, and academic accountability
• Maintain professional and respectful communication with athletes, families, officials, and staff
• Serve as a positive role model in conduct, language, and professionalism

Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate:

• Passion for wrestling and student development
• Strong collaboration skills and willingness to follow head coach direction
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to create a positive and respectful team environment
• Commitment to the holistic development of student-athletes

FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, it is the policy of the Swartz Creek Community School District that no person shall be subjected to discrimination during any program, activity, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, or any disability that does not impair the individual's ability to perform adequately.

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