Varsity Wrestling Coach (Hired through EduStaff)

Benton Harbor Area Schools; Benton Harbor (MI); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Benton Harbor Area Schools is seeking a Varsity Wrestling Coach to lead the wrestling program at the high school. You will supervise practices, plan training and game programs, and ensure adherence to district policies while working closely with staff and the Athletic Director.

The role emphasizes building teamwork, fitness, and sportsmanship among student-athletes and coordinating with booster clubs and the wider school community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of High School participation in wrestling.
• Experience in coaching in wrestling.
• Ability to work with students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Wrestling program.
• Promote fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Design a training program and game program.
• Organize and supervise practices and meets.
• Ensure activities conform to the BHAS Athletic Handbook.
• Communicate with district and community.
• Work with booster clubs and community groups as applicable.
• Adapt to changes and handle other duties as assigned.
• Ensure student-athletes adhere to training rules and grade policies.
• Oversee student-athletes during activities and conditioning.
• Stay updated on new information and techniques.
• Support the value of education.
• Other duties as assigned by Athletic Director

Skills

Ability to work with students

Coaching experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Varsity Wrestling Coach

Reports to: Athletic Director

Location: High School

Job Summary

The BHAS athletic coaches promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The Varsity Wrestling coach provides leadership and supervision for the team and works closely with the other coaching staff members and the administration of the school.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Minimum of High School participation in the sport
• Experience in coaching in the sport
• Ability to work with students

Preferred Qualifications

• College playing experience is a plus.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Wrestling program.
• Promote an appreciation of physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Design a training program and game program.
• Organize and supervise all practices and meets to ensure that the program is properly managed
• Ensure that all athletic activities conform to the BHAS Athletic Handbook.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Work effectively with booster clubs and other community organizations, if applicable.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Ensure that student-athletes adhere to training rules, grade policies, and rules of behavior
• Ensure the continual supervision of student-athletes on the court, in conditioning, and in the locker/shower room.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques
• Support the value of education.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Terms Of Employment

Stipend position.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Athletic Director

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Benton Harbor Area Schools provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.