Wrestling Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Young World Physical Education; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Wrestling Coach for Dirksen Junior High School for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is essential for guiding students in their sport, planning practice schedules, and ensuring academic success. Candidates must demonstrate professional expertise in coaching, possess current CPR/AED certification, and exhibit responsible professional behavior. This role demands involvement with the athletic director and a commitment to student leadership and safety.

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached.
• Current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice.
• Responsible professional behavior.

Responsibilities

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement.
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourage academic success by maintaining student eligibility records.

Skills

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Current CPR/AED certification

Responsible professional behavior

Knowledge of game rules and league regulations

Demonstrated skills in youth leadership

Ability to work cooperatively

Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Job description

Wrestling Coach (Dirksen Junior High School) 2026-2027

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Position: Coach

Position Guide: Certified Personnel

Term: 9 Months

Employment Type: Internal Staff

Reports To: Jr. High Principal, Athletic Director

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached
• Current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of the season
• Responsible professional behavior
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program

Responsibilities

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourage academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Work closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plan and conduct tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintain necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforce discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participate in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assist Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submit all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication; do not submit articles or interviews directly to media groups
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned