Head Wrestling Coach – High School

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possesses a valid First Aid Card.
• Completion of an annual Bloodborne Pathogen course.
• Possesses a high level of competence which may include prior participation in the sport, prior coaching experience, and completion of courses and/or clinics sufficient to provide the knowledge and skill to meet the performance responsibilities described below.
• Experience teaching, working with, and/or coaching high school-age students.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Encourages good sportsmanship, fair play, ethical conduct, good scholarship and desirable pupil-teacher relationships.
• Plans for and conducts, or assists in organized practice sessions which actively involve all participants in conditioning, skill development and play practice.
• Assists in the development of lines of communications with parents, students, teachers, administrators and the community.
• Teaches students the skills and strategies necessary to participate in the sport.
• Teaches the drills and exercises needed for developing strength, stamina, and speed in the sport.
• Assists with the proper care, maintenance, and security of facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists in the supervision of participants wherever they are present including the locker room, playing/practice area and on district-provided transportation. Takes all reasonable precautions to provide for the health and safety of the participants.
• Takes responsibility for the conduct of all players and managers while under his/her jurisdiction, at home or away.
• Adheres to the school and district regulations and policies regarding the conduct of coaches and student eligibility in sports. Conducts grade checks upon the request of the athletic director.