Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

Functions of Assistant Coach:

• Engages in professional growth by attending clinics according to local clinic policy.
• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.
• Assists the activities director and head coach in scheduling and providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.
• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Assists in coordinating programs with maintenance and school employees.
• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant at all practices, games, and while traveling.
• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.
• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.
• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ office, authorizes who may enter, and issues or requisitions equipment.
• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.

Qualifications:

• Valid Iowa teaching certificate.
• Employment as a teacher in the Denison Community School District.
• Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.