Varsity Head Wrestling Coach

• Develop, monitor, supervise, and train student-athletes to play and participate golf, both beginners and advanced students.
• Commit to building relationships with and have a willingness to coach and mentor student-athletes, academically and athletically.
• Instruct student-athletes in fundamental skills, strategies,and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success.
• Instruct/guide student-athletes tolead to the formulation and enhancement of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, self-confidence and good sportsmanship.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Cooperatein a timely manner, with middle and high schoolofficeand the District Athletic Department,in regard torequests for pertinent informationthat mightbe periodically required.
• Meetall requirements set forth by theDistrictBoard of Education, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA),and the PennsylvaniaDepartment of Education
• Model the behavior expected of our student-athletes includingtimeliness to practices, beng positive and enthusiastic, being respectful, and practicingconstructive criticism while upholding the disciplines of the program.
• Seta positive example at all times while with student-athletes, bedressed appropriately at all practices and games, and maintain a suitable sideline conductat all times.
• Provideall applicable in-season training rules as well as any that may apply to out-of-season conduct to team members in writing prior to the start of the season. Followappropriate due process procedures when violations occur.
• Check and Review the status of academic eligibility for all prospective and currentstudent-athletes as directed by the Athletic Department
• Follow the District Athletic Department Policy as outlined in the Coaches Handbook and meetall criteria as outlined in the job description.
• Recognizethe need to be aware of and implement all applicable administrative policies set forth by the District Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools, School Principals, Conference Leagues,and PIAA.
• Scheduleand completea full season of contests including State tournament games.
• Beginpre-season practices on the first day permitted for the sport per PIAA rules and regulations
• Participatein clinics and other available programs to improve coaching performance.
• Participatein School events (i.e. Awards Night,Athletic Boosters Meetings, etc.).
• Showphysical vitality and enthusiasm for the sport and usegood judgment in decision-making.
• Acceptand profitfrom constructive criticism and suggestions for improving coaching performance.
• Is competent in techniques of the sport withplayers responding positively to directions given.
• Demonstratethe ability to adapt properly to changing game situations.
• Is well-versed and knowledgeable in matters pertaining to the sport as well as lookat ways to constantly improve knowledge and coaching techniques.
• Is innovative in using new coaching techniques and ideas in addition to already proven methods of coaching.
• Ensure that teamis well prepared for opponent(s).
• Providemotivation for team to meet/exceed their goals and stressthe value of acceptable personal behavior by each student-athlete.
• Actively promotegood sportsmanship at all times.
• Maintainaccurate inventory of equipment and supplies.

Skills/Essential Functions:

• Ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Demonstrateknowledge of skills associated with this activity.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Trainings/Certifications:

• Successful participation in a similar activity in high school and/or college. Evidence of successful past coaching experience at the high school or college level is preferred.
• Provide a satisfactory result on aPolice Records Check, Child Abuse Check, and FBI Fingerprint Background Check.

SALARY:

Stipend according to PAEA collective bargaining agreement

Reports To:

Athletic Director