Wrestling Assistant Coach - West Lincoln Middle School

West Lincoln Middle (372); Lincolnton (NC); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

West Lincoln Middle School is seeking a Wrestling Assistant Coach for the winter season. The role reports to the Principal and Athletic Director and offers a stipend based on coaching experience with the NCHSAA.

Responsibilities include assisting with planning, administering, and improving the wrestling program, maintaining professional conduct, and fostering strong relationships with students, parents, and staff. Immediate opening; part-time position.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and hold a HS diploma or GED.
• Coaching experience preferred for responsibilities.
• Coaches must complete NFHS coaching courses and CPR if paid.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and implementing a winter wrestling program.
• Assist in administering the sport program and climate for learning.
• Develop positive relations with students, parents and staff; support coaching staff.

Skills

Coaching experience

Leadership in sports

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

NFHS Coaching Courses

CPR Certification

Concussion Training

Job description

Wrestling Assistant Coach - West Lincoln Middle School

Lincoln County Schools West Lincoln Middle (372) - Lincolnton, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5906337
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

DATE POSTED: August 27, 2026

POSTING NUMBER: 372991

POSITION: Wrestling Assistant Coach - West Lincoln Middle School

POSITION AVAILABLE: Immediately for the winter wrestling season

REPORTS TO: Principal, Athletic Director

SALARY: Coaching Stipend - based on coaching experience with NCHSAA

Qualifications/Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old, HS Diploma or GED, coaching experience preferred. All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the required coaching courses NFHS.com website. CPR certification for paid coaches is required and may be completed through the school system if needed. You must complete your HR onboarding policies, your HR screening (drug test and background check) and have a current health physical and TB test. This is all required before being approved to work with student athletes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in providing leadership and support in planning, developing and implementing an instructional program in the sport as assigned by the coach


• Assists in providing leadership and support in administering the sport program


• Assists in fostering a climate conducive to learning as assigned by the coach


• Assists in establishing and implementing an improvement process for the sport as assigned by the coach


• Assists in establishing good public and employee relations for the sport as assigned by the Coach


• Maintains professional work habits


• Maintains and upgrades his/her professional skills in order to improve instruction for students


• Communicates with parents and the educational community (Professional and Interpersonal Relations)


• Implements fundamental sports skills and sports management systems (Coaching and Related Areas)


• Cooperates with school principal and head coach; develops rapport with coaching staff and with the school; helps to organize coaching staff; develops positive relationship with participants, student body, faculty, parents and community, game officials, news media, opponents and employees; employs appropriate conduct during games and practices; participates in activities that foster professional growth and development; commands respect by example in appearance, manners, behavior and language


• Other duties as assigned

COACHING COURSES REQUIRED:

All coaches (volunteer or paid) must complete the following courses through the National Fundamentals of High School (NFHS.com) before being approved to work with student athletes:

• Fundamentals of Coaching (8 +/- hour) High School Coaches


• Concussion Training (45 minute) - All Coaches


• Sudden Cardiac Arrest – All Coaches


• CPR Certificate Required

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brent Snyder , Athletic Director/Asst. Principal


• West Lincoln Middle (372)


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]