Wrestling Assistant (Boys) Coach

Upper-Merion-Area-School-District; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Upper Merion Area School District is seeking an Anticipated Vacancy for a High School (Boys) Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year in King of Prussia, PA. The role requires leading practices, promoting sportsmanship, and supporting the head coach with game plans and tournament management.

The position involves evening and weekend availability, travel with the team, and ensuring compliance with all district clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Must complete all required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements before employment.

Responsibilities

• Mastery of the fundamental aspects of wrestling: neutral, top, bottom.
• Well-versed in wrestling components: takedowns, takedown finishes, takedown defense, escapes, reversals, breakdowns, rides, and pinning combinations.
• Teach and demonstrate advanced wrestling techniques (leg riding, leg passes, funk rolls, etc).
• Collaborate with the head coach to create and implement daily practice schedules.
• Lead practices in warm-ups, direct instruction, small group instruction, wrestling drills, situational wrestling, live goes, and whole group instruction.
• Collaborate with head coach on match strategy and lineup development.
• Supervise players before, during, and after matches, tournaments, and practice sessions.
• Travel with team to away matches and tournaments.
• Model and promote good sportsmanship.
• Communicate with parents, players, and athletic department staff.
• Must be available nights and weekends during the season.
• Assist in organization of team wrestling tournaments.

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy for a High School (Boys) Assistant Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year.

Responsibilities:

• Mastery of the fundamental aspects of wrestling being neutral, top, bottom.
• Well-versed in the various components of wrestling: takedowns, takedown finishes, takedown defense, escapes, reversals, breakdowns, rides, and pinning combinations.
• Teach and demonstrate advanced wrestling techniques (leg riding, leg passes, funk rolls, etc)
• Collaborate with the head coach to create and implement daily practice schedules.
• Ability to lead practices in terms of the following: warm-ups, direct instruction, small group instruction, wrestling drills, situational wrestling, live goes, whole group instruction and etc
• Collaborate with the head coach on match strategy and lineup development.
• Supervise players before, during, and after matches, tournaments, and practice sessions
• Travel with team to away matches and tournaments
• Model and promote good sportsmanship
• Communicate with parents, players, and athletic department staff
• Must be availablenights and weekends during the season
• Assist in organization of team wrestling tournaments

Qualification:

• All required clearances, physical and TB test, and District requirements must be completed before employment.

Units: 24

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.