Assistant Coach, Wrestling

The Assistant Coach must demonstrate leadership in player and staff development, integrity, sportsmanship and character development. Qualified candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must demonstrate exceptional skills and strategies of their sport as it pertains to the policies of New Mexico Activities Association (NMAA).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in implementing a written team rules which includes a philosophy statement and discusses acceptable player behavior, practice procedures, substance abuse policies and other guidelines that relate to program management. Conduct a pre-season meeting with parents and players to share these policies and procedures.
• Have a thorough knowledge of all District and the NMAA Policies and be responsible for their implementation.
• Continue professional growth by attending classes, clinics, workshops, and affiliations with professional organizations.
• Conduct oneself as a positive role model.
• Assist the head coach in implementing all team rules.
• Turn in team rosters as directed to the head coach.
• Report all rule violations or suspected violations to the head coach.
• Consult with the Head Coach, or his/her designee, in matters of purchasing equipment, scheduling, and coaching assignments.
• Work to develop a positive athlete-teacher relationship.
• Coaches must ensure that all athletes participating in their sport are academically eligible. This includes checking grades before the start of the season and during the season as well. Every student athlete must remain eligible according to NMAA policies.

Qualifications:

• Valid state coach certification.
• Previous high school coaching experience preferred.
• Certification: Current first aid/ CPR certification
• Satisfactory background check. Non-refundable fee for non-District employee
• Valid Driver’s License.