Varsity Girls Wrestling Head Coach

The head coach will be responsible for providing leadership and direction for the girls wrestling program in advancing the mission of Wyoming Seminary and the Athletics Department. The head coach will be a member of the Athletics Department and report directly to both the Director of Wrestling Programs and the Associate Director of Athletics.

Responsibilities:

• Advance Wyoming Seminary’s mission by building and maintaining a healthy and strong culture within the girls wrestling program.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Wrestling programs and the other wrestling coaches in the administration and development of the program. This includes understanding the boys program, both free and folk styles of wrestling, and helping to schedule competitions.
• Ensure compliance with all USA Wrestling, National Prep, and Wyoming Seminary rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Organize practice plans throughout the year (including summer) and in response to the competition schedule.
• Travel with the team, organizing workouts and events during travel.
• Attend weekly coaches meetings, parent meetings, and team functions.
• Provide leadership and instruction in the development of student-athletes by counseling team members in academic, citizenship, sportsmanship, and personal matters as needed.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with students and families.
• Partner with Wyoming Seminary’s College Counseling Team and the Athletic Directors to support the student athlete’s college recruiting process.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university.
• Member of USA Wrestling and continued professional development with their coaching certification (Bronze, Silver, Gold)
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience coaching, recruiting, and fundraising at a high school, college or university.
• Current certification for CPR, AED, and concussion management.