Wrestling Coach

Fessenden-School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 4,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fessenden School in West Newton, MA seeks an experienced Wrestling Coach for Grades 5-9. This seasonal role runs December 1, 2026 through March 5, 2027, with afternoon practices at 3 pm, locker room supervision, and away matches against other schools.

Responsibilities include guiding assistant coaches, coordinating matches, and leading two weekend tournaments in January and February. Candidates should demonstrate strong leadership and effective communication with students and families.

Qualifications

• 2 years of coaching experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Coaching daily practices in the afternoons starting at 3 pm, including locker room supervision and matches.
• Overseeing assistant coaches during the season.
• Coordinating regular season matches with coaches from other schools.
• Participation in two weekend team tournaments, one in January and one in February.

Skills

Coaching experience

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

People engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About UsThe Fessenden School is an all-boys independent day and boarding school serving 540 students in Pre-K to Grade 9 in West Newton, MA. The Fessenden School’s mission is to teach, nurture, and celebrate growing boys; cultivating each boy’s individual potential and developing in balance his mind, character, heart, and body in an inclusive and joyful community. For over 100 years, we have been committed to the education of boys, and our facilities, curriculum, and programs are designed with the necessities of boys in mind.Position SummaryFessenden seeks an experienced Wrestling Coach to lead and coach boys in Grades 5-9. Candidates should have a proven record of coaching excellence, particularly with this age group, and the ability to incorporate the School's core values of Honesty, Compassion, and Respect into their coaching philosophy. This is a seasonal position from December 1st, 2026, to March 5th, 2027.ResponsibilitiesThe essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:Coaching daily practices in the afternoons starting at 3 pm, which includes coaching and locker room supervision, and matches in the afternoons and early evenings against other schools.Overseeing assistant coaches during the season.Coordinating regular season matches with coaches from other schoolsParticipation in two weekend team tournaments - hosted on Saturdays. One in January and one in February.Qualifications2 years of coaching experience preferred.Bachelor's degree preferred.Strong supervisory and leadership skills.Ability to serve in a diverse community of colleagues, students, and parents.Enthusiasm and communication skills to engage boys and build meaningful relationships.Successful criminal background check.CompensationThe range for this position is $4,000-$5,000 depending on qualifications and experience.To ApplySubmit an application through Fessenden’s Career Site. Please include a resume and cover letter.The Fessenden School encourages applications from candidates with diverse or minority backgrounds.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe Fessenden School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.