Wrestling Girls Assistant Coach (Certified CCPS Employee)

RIVERDALE HIGH; Riverdale (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

RIVERDALE HIGH in Riverdale, GA is seeking a Wrestling Girls Assistant Coach (Certified CCPS Employee) to support the Head Coach in delivering athletics program for K-12 students. The role includes supervision, coaching, equipment handling, and assisting with tryouts and practice schedules.

Candidates must meet CCPS qualification requirements, including certification or completion of GHSA coaching courses. The position is part-time with travel to events and outdoor activities; strong teamwork

Qualifications

• Certified employee or paraprofessional with required lay coach courses (GHSA Principles for Coaching/NCSS PREPARE).
• Assistant Coach works under Head Coach and Athletic Director and assists with registration, equipment, and tryouts.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches K-12 students on fundamentals of wrestling.
• Assists with setting rules, policies and team regulations.
• Helps register athletes and manage equipment and tryouts.
• Coordinates practice schedules and supervises student athletes.
• Promotes safe participation and healthy lifestyle choices.

Skills

Coaching experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

GHSA coaching courses

Job description

Wrestling Girls Assistant Coach (Certified CCPS Employee)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5871781

Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Has oversight or assists the Head Coach in the effective delivery of sports/activity coaching to K-12 secondary school age children. Provides sports activity supervision, training and coaching to student athletes or as assigned by the Head Coach. Develops individuals according to their abilities and encourages them to sustain activity levels. Delivers core movement and sport specific skills training. Assistant Coach position reports to Head Coach. Head Coach position reports to the School Site Athletic Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructs and coaches K-12 students on the fundamentals of sports. Works with the coaching staff with setting rules, policies and regulations for the team.

Has oversight or assists Head Coach in proper registration of athletes. Has oversight or assists Head Coach in making systematic issuance of equipment. Has oversight or assists Head Coach with coordinating and monitoring try-outs.

Has oversight or assists Head Coach with coordinating and supervising practice schedule. Has oversight or assists in the supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.

Guides and encourages secondary school age student athletes to make appropriate decisions about further participation in sport(s) at a level appropriate to their ability.

Works closely with other staff to coordinate completion and opportunities. Initiates where appropriate.

Works with other partners to help monitor the impact of delivery and healthy lifestyles.

All other duties as assigned and required in order to perform the above services.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To qualify as an athletic coach, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

1. Certified employee serving in a teaching or administrative position.

OR 2. A certified paraprofessional, and show evidence of completion of the required lay coach courses (GHSA Principles for Coaching and NCSS PREPARE/First Aid), complete the GHSA Head Coaching Class, and follow all policies/procedures outlined for head coaches.

Experience in coaching or playing the sport preferred. Experience with inventory of equipment and scheduling preferred.

Ability to manage projects and duties with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively manage time and priorities. Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Analytical; emphasize safety precautions; be aware of best training procedures and injury preventative actions.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with intra-organizational teams.

Responsible for multiple functions of supervision (athletes, equipments and staff as needed) with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results.

Requires frequent travel for off-site competition/training locations.

Variable work environment – Office Setting, School grounds, Stadiums.Work requires physical effort 70% of the time or more outdoors. Moderate lifting, based on sport

2024-2025 Compensation Handbook

Position Type: PART TIME

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
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