Wrestling Coach: Build Skills & Team Spirit

Polkschoolsfl; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package: medical, dental

No-cost employee health clinics

Paid holidays and leave time

Flexible work options for some roles

Professional growth and development

Access to mentoring and support netsw

Job summary

Polk County Schools in Lakeland, FL, seeks an Athletic Coach for Wrestling to develop students' physical skills and character, promote fair play, and support district sports programs across teams and events. The position requires a DOE Athletic Coaching Certificate; a certified teacher endorsement is encouraged.

You will plan and supervise practices, manage equipment and safety, assess athletes, and coordinate schedules with the athletic director, while ensuring student welfare.

Qualifications

• Must maintain Athletic Coaching certificate issued by DOE as required in state statute.
• A certified teacher is encouraged to add an Athletic Coaching Endorsement to his/her teaching certificate.
• Bilingual/biliterate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the physical skills necessary for wrestling and enforce sportsmanship.
• Plan and supervise practice sessions appropriate to players’ age and maturity.
• Prepare schedules under the direction of the athletic director and District Director of Athletics.
• Establish rules for proper use and care of athletic equipment and monitor safety.
• Assess athletes to ensure physical condition is appropriate to the sport; ensure welfare of students.

Skills

Athletic coaching

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Bilingual preferred

Education

Athletic Coaching Certificate (DOE)

Job description

Polk County Schools in Lakeland, FL, seeks an Athletic Coach for Wrestling to develop students' physical skills and character, promote fair play, and support district sports programs across teams and events. The position requires a DOE Athletic Coaching Certificate; a certified teacher endorsement is encouraged.

You will plan and supervise practices, manage equipment and safety, assess athletes, and coordinate schedules with the athletic director, while ensuring student welfare.