Assistant Wrestling Coach

Position is responsible for assisting the head coach with organizing the wrestling program at the assigned school. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in strategies and techniques.

Essential Duties:

• Assists the Head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach.
• Assesses athlete's skills, monitors players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students.
• Assists with determining game strategy.
• Assists the head coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards athlete's, officials, and spectators.

Qualifications:

• Lead teachers and employees contracted with NNPS in a non-exempt position are not permitted to coach any sport. Some experience as an Assistant Wrestling coach at the high school or college level preferred.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.