Wrestling Head Coach

Sylvania; Fishers (IN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Junior High School seeks an Athletic Coach to organize and supervise student-athletes, promoting teamwork and skill development within the school sports program. The role emphasizes safety, sportsmanship, and a positive athletic experience.

The coach will work with students, parents, and school staff, ensuring academic eligibility and adherence to district policies while modeling professionalism and leadership.

Qualifications

• Organize, supervise, and instruct student-athletes in the assigned sport.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and character.
• Ensure a safe and positive athletic experience.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and administration.
• Monitor student-athlete academic eligibility and encourage academic success.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Teach sport-specific skills, rules, and strategies.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsible behavior among student-athletes.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and related activities.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and rules established by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA).
• Monitor student-athlete academic eligibility and encourage academic success.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and administration.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and program records.
• Model professionalism and positive conduct consistent with district expectations.

Job description

Administrator: Michael Horstman
Athletic Director at Riverside Junior High School

JOB DESCRIPTION

COACH

JOB GOAL: The Athletic Coach is responsible for organizing, supervising, and instructing student-athletes in the assigned sport while promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, skill development, and character. The coach supports the district’s educational mission by providing a safe and positive athletic experience for all participants.

Reports to: Athletic Director, Principal or Assistant Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and conduct practices, training sessions, and competitions.
• Teach sport-specific skills, rules, and strategies.
• Promote good sportsmanship, teamwork, and responsible behavior among student-athletes.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and related activities.
• Ensure compliance with district policies and rules established by the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA).
• Monitor student-athlete academic eligibility and encourage academic success.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and administration.
• Maintain equipment, uniforms, and program records.
• Model professionalism and positive conduct consistent with district expectations.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Nurture a positive relationship with super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Demonstrate respect for super-ordinates, subordinates and peers.
• Support corporation decisions and direction relative to matters of policy and administrative directives.Work as a team player.
• Demonstrate ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner.
• Address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.