Wrestling: Assistant Coach

Strakejesuit; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in the United States is seeking a full-time Assistant Wrestling Coach to assist the coaching staff in all phases of the wrestling program. Responsibilities include planning practices, supervising athletes, and fostering good sportsmanship. Applicants should have a Bachelor's Degree, preferably a Master's, along with experience in coaching. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential. This role supports a positive coaching atmosphere and ensures student-athlete welfare.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with computers and technology.
• High school varsity coaching experience preferred.
• Ability to interact with athletes, parents, faculty, staff, and media.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning practices and drills.
• Supervise activities and schedules.
• Foster good sportsmanship and character in student-athletes.
• Support school athletic policies and UIL rules and ensure safety and welfare of athletes.
• Interact with athletes, parents, faculty, staff and media; contribute to a multi-sport program.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership skills

Ability to relate to others

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a teaching area

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

Computers and technology

Job description

Strake Jesuit is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Wrestling Coach. The Assistant Wrestling Coach will be a full-time member of the teaching faculty who assists the coaching staff in all phases of our wrestling program, in addition to other coaching duties to be determined.

The Assistant Wrestling Coach will assist with other duties including, but not limited to, planning practices and drills, assisting with the supervision, team schedules and transportation of athletes to and from competitions.

Additional duties include: fostering good sportsmanship and character in student-athletes, supporting a positive coaching atmosphere, providing for the safety and welfare of student athletes, supporting and abiding by the athletic policies and rules of the school and the UIL, supervising activities, and fully supporting a multi-sport athlete program.

A Bachelor’s Degree in the appropriate teaching area is required, with a Master’s Degree preferred. A working knowledge of the Society of Jesus and Jesuit education is preferred. Applicants should have a demonstrated ability to relate to and work well with others, possess excellent writing, speaking and communication skills, and have a strong proficiency with computers and technology. Candidates should possess strong organizational and leadership skills, and an ability to interact with athletes, parents, faculty, staff and media. High school varsity coaching experience is preferred.