Wrestling Head Coach

The High School Head Coach will be responsible for the planning, organization, and successful implementation of a comprehensive interscholastic athletic program, and to carry out the objectives of the District’s High School athletic program. The High School Head Coach also carries overall responsibility for the Junior Varsity (JV) and Freshman level programs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public, including members of the media, boosters, officials, players, other coaches, school administration, and fans.
• Serves as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proven coaching theories, strategies, and techniques and works with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to effectively implement these attributes.
• Instills commitment, discipline, sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork to all athletes and coaching staff.
• Assumes responsibility for inventory, selection and care of sports equipment and District facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision of all student athletes and other students under their care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess either an Arizona Department of Education issued Teaching Certificate (Athletic Coaching 7-12) OR a National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Level 1 Certification plus a valid Arizona specific NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety certificate.
• Be well versed in the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) organization and its bylaws and requirements.
• Collegiate level playing experience in the associated sport is highly desirable with high school level playing experience expected as a minimum requirement.
• Previous successful coaching experience at the varsity level within the previous four years is highly preferred.
• Must possess excellent leadership skills.