Wrestling Head Coach (Contract Stipend)

BATTLEFIELD MIDDLE; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Battlefield Middle in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an energetic Head Athletic Coach for Wrestling to develop a competitive varsity program. The coach will emphasize teamwork, leadership, character, and athletic skills while upholding high standards for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include supervising assistant coaches, coordinating with the Athletic Director, organizing equipment, ensuring medical exams, recruiting support staff, and participating in contests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• One (1) year of coaching experience in the sport assigned
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to enroll and successful complete a CPR and First Aid training course

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining high academic standards for all student-athletes.
• Assists the Athletic Director and Principal in the hiring and/or retention of Assistant Coaches.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates regularly the performance of all Assistant Coaches of the respective sport.
• Works cooperatively with the Athletic Director to ensure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Works cooperatively with other Head Athletic Coaches in order to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Directs the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team and leads, supervises, and assists the Assistant Coaches in their efforts with the team assigned to them.
• Acts as a positive influence upon the behavior of members of his/her athletic staff and teams.
• Engages and directs the team at all varsity contests and to be present at as many junior varsity and freshman contests as possible; supervises athletes at invitational meets or postseason competitions.
• Advises the Athletic Director in the selection and performance evaluations of officials.
• Recommends to the Athletic Director the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the sports program; Provides for the inventory and care of equipment.
• Advises the Athletic Director of the condition of athletic facilities and needs for their preparation and maintenance.
• Recommends to the Athletic Director and/or Principal the removal of athletes from the team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met.
• Ensures that all athletes have undergone and passed medical examinations before the regular practice season begins.
• Organizes a system for encouraging students to try out for his/her team and to develop and recruit equipment manager(s), scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc., for all teams.
• Collects and maintains file records, statistics, new items, and photographs for all the athletic teams under his/her supervision.
• Observes practices and games.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

Battlefield Middle in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking an energetic Head Athletic Coach for Wrestling to develop a competitive varsity program. The coach will emphasize teamwork, leadership, character, and athletic skills while upholding high standards for student-athletes.

Responsibilities include supervising assistant coaches, coordinating with the Athletic Director, organizing equipment, ensuring medical exams, recruiting support staff, and participating in contests.