Head Coach – Wrestling

This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student-athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all school and VHSL policies and procedures.
• Instructs and teaches skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team achievement.
• Plans and sets up activities, practices, and meets.
• Ensure a certified coach is present at all practices and meets.
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice schedules.
• Ensures that proper cleaning, storage, and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms and updated inventories are adhered to.
• Coordinate with the Activities Director to arrange game transportation for athletic participants.
• Coordinate with the Activities Director to arrange hotel room reservations for all overnight events except District and State competitions.
• Travels with student-athletes, or assigns a School designee to travel, on the team bus both to and from games.
• Adheres to all financial policies of the school and the VHSL regarding the collection and disbursement of money, expenses, and receipts.

Qualifications:

• Some experience as a head coach at the high school or college level is 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.