Head Coach – Wrestling

Qualifications:

• Prior successful head coaching experience desirable.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and moral character.
• Possesses interpersonal skills to work positively with parents, staff and students.
• Follows District and OSAA policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to organize large groups and to lead fundraising efforts.
• Must be able to attain valid first-aid card, CPR card and ASEP/NFHS certification.
• Must have current steroid and concussion training certificate on file and Heat Acclimatization training.
• Fingerprinting required.

Essential Functions:

• Regular attendance and punctuality.
• Organize and direct the support staff in areas that carry out the philosophy and expectations of the program.
• Promote and demonstrate positive sportsmanship to team members, colleagues, opponents, officials and spectators.
• Teach the fundamentals of the sport in a manner that provides opportunities for all athletes to learn and improve.
• Support the importance of the role academics plays in the life of the student-athlete.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional conduct at practices and during competitions.
• Communication Skills
• Share your philosophy and expectations clearly with your players, other coaches, parents and the community.
• Report scores to the appropriate newspapers and the athletic secretary in a timely manner.
• Attend booster meetings during your season and report on the team.
• Be consistent, firm and fair when disciplining an athlete.
• Provide supervision of athletes at all times and maintain security of locker room area.
• Work cooperatively with other programs and the school administration.
• Work cooperatively with the staff to support their needs.