Wrestling Coach (Hufford Junior High School) 2026-2027

HUFFORD; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hufford Junior High School in Joliet, IL is seeking a Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. The position is 9 months with duties reported to the Jr. High Principal and Athletic Director.

Immediate starting date and collaborative work with staff are expected. The ideal candidate will have sport-specific coaching expertise, CPR/AED certification before season start, and a commitment to student-athlete academics and safety.

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in the sport being coached.
• Has CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of 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
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Skills

Sport coaching expertise

CPR/AED certification

Professional conduct

Knowledge of game rules

Youth leadership

Team collaboration

Coaches Certification Program

Job description

Wrestling Coach (Hufford Junior High School) 2026-2027

Joliet Public Schools District 86 HUFFORD - JOLIET, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5678848

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION:Coach

POSITION GUIDE: Certified Personnel

9 Months

Internal Staff

REPORTS TO: Jr. High Principal

Athletic Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional expertise in the sport being coached

Has current CPR/ AED certification prior to first scheduled practice of 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
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success in the classroom by maintaining student eligibility records
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests
• Recommends the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.)
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Oversees the safety conditions of the facility & equipment on assigned sport
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled
• Assists Athletic Director in the planning and supervision of an annual recognition program for school athletes
• If necessary, submits all media requests to Sandy Zalewski, (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. At no time should coaches submit articles or interviews directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

Position Type: Temporary

Contact Information

• DR. JUDITH NASH , ASSIST. SUPERINTENDENT OF HR
• JPS DISTRICT 86
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]