Wrestling Assistant Coach

Beverly-Public-Schools; Beverly (MA); On-site; USD 5,000 - 9,000; Part time

Job summary

Beverly Public Schools is seeking an athletic coaching assistant for a winter/spring season. The role supports the head coach in instruction, supervision, student-athlete development and program operations, with emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship and academic achievement.

Responsibilities include assisting practices, maintaining records, ensuring safety, and promoting positive behavior among athletes while coordinating with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Previous playing and/or coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.
• Knowledge of the assigned sport, including rules, strategies and skill development.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff and community members.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• MIAA Coaching Education certification required or ability to obtain certification within required timelines.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required based on district expectations.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Head Coach.
• Assist in coaching individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the assigned sport.
• Assist with practices, competitions, and team activities as directed by the Head Coach.
• Support supervision of student-athletes during practices, contests, travel and related activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records including squad lists, injury reports, game results, incident reports and physical examination records.
• Support the promotion of academic achievement, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive behavior among student-athletes.
• Assist in monitoring athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Assist with recommendations for equipment, uniforms and supplies.
• Help oversee the safety and condition of athletic facilities and equipment while students are present.
• Conduct regular checks of equipment and report safety concerns to the Head Coach or Athletic Director.
• Enforce discipline and appropriate conduct consistent with school and athletic department expectations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules and regulations.
• Assist with the distribution, collection, and inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff and administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Principal or Athletic Director in the best interest of the school and athletic program.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

• All coaching positions are seasonal, one-year appointments subject to reappointment.
• Assists head coach in all aspects of the athletic program, including instruction, supervision, student-athlete development and program operations.
• Supports the promotion of teamwork, sportsmanship, academic achievement and adherence to school and MIAA expectations.

Essential Responsibilities

• Directly responsible to the Head Coach.
• Assist in coaching individual participants in the skills necessary for achievement in the assigned sport.
• Assist with practices, competitions, and team activities as directed by the Head Coach.
• Support supervision of student-athletes during practices, contests, travel and related activities.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records including squad lists, injury reports, game results, incident reports and physical examination records.
• Support the promotion of academic achievement, citizenship, sportsmanship and positive behavior among student-athletes.
• Assist in monitoring athlete academic eligibility requirements.
• Assist with recommendations for equipment, uniforms and supplies.
• Help oversee the safety and condition of athletic facilities and equipment while students are present.
• Conduct regular checks of equipment and report safety concerns to the Head Coach or Athletic Director.
• Enforce discipline and appropriate conduct consistent with school and athletic department expectations.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) rules and regulations.
• Assist with the distribution, collection, and inventory of uniforms and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with students, families, staff and administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Principal or Athletic Director in the best interest of the school and athletic program.

Qualifications

• Previous playing and/or coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.
• Knowledge of the assigned sport, including rules, strategies and skill development.
• Ability to work effectively with students, parents/guardians, staff and community members.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• MIAA Coaching Education certification required or ability to obtain certification within required timelines.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or required based on district expectations.

Compensation

• Compensation is set in accordance with the Beverly Teachers Association Unit A collective bargaining agreement.
• One lump sum payment at end of season.