Wrestling-HS Assistant I/9th Grade Head Coach SY26/27

Cloverleaf Local Schools; Lodi Township (OH); On-site; USD 4,600 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Cloverleaf Local Schools is seeking a Wrestling - 9th Grade/Assistant I to support the varsity program under the athletic director and principal. The role involves coordinating practices, implementing coaching plans, and ensuring safety and compliance for student athletes.

Reports to the athletic director and principal; duties include game coverage, clinics, scheduling, and event operations. This is a part-time, one-year position with a stipend and non-trivial responsibilities.

Qualifications

• State certification preferred but not required.
• Coaching and administrative abilities.
• CPR certification and pupil activity supervision.
• Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes.
• Knowledge of care of and prevention of athletic injuries.
• Organizational skills to enhance the program.
• Strong oral presentation skills.
• Ability to work well with other coaches.
• Willingness to invest time during season.
• Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques.
• Ability to diagnose player deficiencies and prescribe corrective activities.
• Aptitude for completing tasks assigned successfully.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing players for the varsity team with direction from head coach.
• Carry out the program and recommendations established by the head coach.
• Wear proper attire during practice and games.
• Assist in collecting physical cards and emergency forms for players.
• Use the head coach's offensive/defensive philosophy.
• Carry emergency forms for players, scorekeepers and managers.
• Assist in distributing and collecting equipment.
• Replace the head coach in emergencies.
• Maintain professional conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
• Report games to the athletic director and news media.
• Attend clinics with head coach.
• Assist in off-season coverage, staff meetings, and scouting as delegated.
• Organize and conduct practices as needed.

Skills

Coaching

Administrative abilities

Inspire athletes

Organizational skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Season commitment

Training techniques

Diagnose deficiencies

Task completion

Education

Ohio Teacher’s Certificate (preferred)

Pupil Activity Supervision Validation

CPR Certification

Job description

Wrestling-HS Assistant I/9th Grade Head Coach SY26/27

Cloverleaf Local School District CLOVERLEAF SCHOOL DISTRICT - Lodi, Ohio Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5463147

Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title: Wrestling - 9th Grade/Assistant I

Reports to: Athletic Director, principal, local superintendent

Work Activity Classification: Medium

Employment Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Qualifications

1. 1. State of Ohio Teacher’s Certificate (preferred, not required)
2. 2. Coaching and administrative abilities
3. 3. Obtain Pupil Activity Supervision Validation & CPR Certification
4. 4. Ability to relate to and inspire young athletes
5. 5. Knowledge of the care of and prevention of athletic injuries
6. 6. Organizational skills/resources to enhance the program
7. 7. Skill in oral presentations
8. 8. Able to get along with other coaches
9. 9. Desire to invest time during season
10. 10. Knowledge of training and conditioning techniques
11. 11. Ability to diagnose player deficiencies/prescribe corrective activities
12. 12. Demonstrate aptitude for successful completion of tasks assigned

Essential Functions

• Assist in developing players for the varsity team with direction from head coach.
• Responsible to the head coach. Shall carry out the program and recommendations established by the head coach. Under no circumstances shall a coach initiate policies or procedures which are inconsistent with the recommendations of the head coach.
• Proper attire shall be worn during practice and games.
• Assist head coach in collection of appropriate physical cards, emergency medical authorization forms and code of conduct for all players.
• Use the offensive and defensive philosophy as provided by the head coach.
• Carry required emergency forms for all players, scorekeepers and managers for all practices and games.
• Assist the head coach in the distribution and collection of all equipment.
• Replace the head coach in emergency situations.
• Conduct himself/herself on the field at all times in such a manner that he/she will not insult players, officials or spectators. Do not argue a judgment call by the officials. Know the rules. Be responsible for the conduct of your players. Teach by example. Encourage positive fan involvement.
• Report all games to the news media and the athletic director.
• Be willing to attend clinics with head coach.
• Assist head coach with off-season coverage, attend staff meetings and assist head coach with scouting and other responsibilities that are delegated by head coach.
• Organize and conduct practices as needed.
• Be loyal to the head coach and the program at all times.
• Supervise all team members before, during and after practice and games.
• Assist as needed in planning schedules, transportation, officials and setting up for home games.
• Inform all participants of the safety precautions associated with their sport or activity and teach proper skills to reduce chance of injury. Check all equipment routinely for safety concerns.
• Be responsible for reporting and care of all injuries.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Conduct other coaching duties as assigned by the athletic director or principal as permitted by the negotiated agreement.

Additional Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue.
• Occasional interaction among unruly children.

Terms of Employment: One-year contract

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $4,589.74 to $6,039.13 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Contact Information

• Craig Walkup , Athletic Director
• CLOVERLEAF HIGH SCHOOL
• Email: [e-mail]