Wrestling Head Coach — Lead, Develop & Mentor Student-Athletes

Penns Grove High School; Penns Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 4,700 - 5,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Penns Grove High School in Penns Grove, New Jersey invites applications for Head Wrestling Coach. The role requires NJ Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification, deep knowledge of wrestling, and familiarity with NJSIAA rules.

You will lead practices, manage equipment, and oversee student-athletes while coordinating with the Athletic Director and Principal. The position is 12-month in scope as a stipend-based, part-time athletic role.

Qualifications

• NJ Teacher Certification or County Substitute Teacher Certification.
• Knowledge of the sport to be coached.
• Knowledge of NJSIAA conference and school regulations.

Responsibilities

• Attend all meetings, practices, scrimmages, and games.
• Develop and carry out the program to teach the athletes the required skills.
• Care for distribution, collection, and storage of uniforms and equipment.
• Supervise players at all times when under coach jurisdiction (locker rooms, buses, etc.).
• Prepare a budget as directed by the Athletic Director.
• Keep team informed of practice schedules, games, and cancellations.
• Use positive methods to teach sportsmanship, attitudes, and behavior.
• Complete all required reports and records.
• Assist the Athletic Director to develop crowd control procedures.
• Teach proper health and safety procedures to team members.
• Maintain responsibility for handling disciplinary matters.
• Act professionally toward officials, spectators, players, and staff at all times.
• Keep the Athletic Director informed of problems.
• Maintain primary responsibility for team behavior.
• Prepare and distribute written rules approved by the Athletic Director.
• Keep the assistant informed of team members.
• Follow the chain of command: Athletic Director – Principal.
• Contact Guidance Counselors regarding college placement for students.
• Check eligibility as determined by the Principal and Athletic Director and NJSIAA.
• Report injuries to Athletic Trainer and Athletic Director.
• Report scores to designated website after competition.
• Perform other duties as required by the Athletic Director.

Skills

NJ Teacher Cert

Substitute Cert

Wrestling knowledge

NJSIAA regulations

Job description

Penns Grove High School in Penns Grove, New Jersey invites applications for Head Wrestling Coach. The role requires NJ Teacher Certification or Substitute Certification, deep knowledge of wrestling, and familiarity with NJSIAA rules.

You will lead practices, manage equipment, and oversee student-athletes while coordinating with the Athletic Director and Principal. The position is 12-month in scope as a stipend-based, part-time athletic role.