Wrestling Coach — Lead Practice, Mentoring & Team Success

Kalamazoo Public Schools; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwood Middle School in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Wrestling Coach for Winter 2026-2027 to work with the athletic director and varsity teams toward a strong program.

You will organize tryouts, run practices, coordinate with parents, ensure safety, follow KPS policies, and promote sportsmanship while modeling leadership for student-athletes.

This role emphasizes organization, communication, and commitment to developing athletes and contributing to a positive school culture.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of coaching experience beyond novice level.
• Course in prevention of athletic injuries or willing to complete before second season.
• Current first aid and CPR training or willing to complete before second season.
• Complete CAP 1 and CAP 2 before end of second season.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate tryouts with the athletic director.
• Attend pre-season parent meetings and post-season awards programs.
• Cooperate with the AD and school staff and fellow coaches.
• Coordinate varsity practices and game events.
• Develop and provide training rules to the AD.
• Follow due process guidelines when disciplining athletes.
• Conduct well organized practices.
• Develop a practice plan with fellow coaches.
• Create a practice schedule for athletes, parents, and athletic offices.
• Follow injury protocol.
• Develop a team that displays athletes' skills.
• Adhere to KPS Athletic Code of Conduct and MHSAA policies.
• Meet deadlines for rosters, physicals, and officials ratings.
• Exhibit enthusiasm and maintain respectful relationships with athletes.

Skills

Team coordination

Leadership

Communication

Injury protocol knowledge

First aid/ CPR

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BS or BA degree

Michigan teaching certificate

Job description

Milwood Middle School in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Wrestling Coach for Winter 2026-2027 to work with the athletic director and varsity teams toward a strong program.

You will organize tryouts, run practices, coordinate with parents, ensure safety, follow KPS policies, and promote sportsmanship while modeling leadership for student-athletes.

This role emphasizes organization, communication, and commitment to developing athletes and contributing to a positive school culture.