Head High School Boys Wrestling Coach West Lafayette Community School Corporation

HEAD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING COACH

REPORTS TO: Athletics Director
PAY TYPE: Stipend Non-Supervisory
PAY RATE: Based upon the WLCSC Master Teacher Contract (see attachment)
BENEFITS: Not eligible
SCHEDULE: Seasonal; Hours vary based upon practices events and program needs

This position will remain posted until filled. All qualified and interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads plans and directs an education-based athletics program that seeks to develop athletes of empathy and integrity
• Accepts and implements the co-curricular philosophy of the West Lafayette Junior-Senior High School
• Follows the rules and regulations of the School the Hoosier Conference and the IHSAA
• Attends the rules interpretation meeting held by the IHSAA
• Maintains membership in the Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association and participates so that the School has representation
• Attends clinics seminars and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and stay current with new trends in coaching training conditioning and safety procedures
• Attends school conference and sectional coaches meetings
• Gives input about and carries out the interscholastic schedule as drawn up by the Athletics Director
• Organizes schedules and supervises practice sessions
• Submits and verifies transportation requests for scrimmages practices and events
• Supervises the usage of equipment in the assigned sport
• Assists with the development of a written annual inventory and makes recommendations for purchases to the Athletics Director
• Oversees the distribution and collection of equipment and supplies
• Regularly inspects equipment and facilities to ensure the safety of each student-athlete
• Develops fundraising strategies to help support programming needs and wants
• Responsible for reporting scores and disseminating team information for publicity
• Participates in pre- and post-season meetings with the Athletics Director. The post-season meeting will serve as an evaluation conference
• Delegates responsibility to the assistant coaches as appropriate
• Organizes and participates in their program for all levels (youth programs junior-high junior varsity and varsity) of the sport
• Only allows athletes certified by the Athletics Office to participate
• Maintains appropriate supervision of their program at all times (locker rooms practices events bus rides etc.).
• Assures that the team will reflect proper attitude and conduct at all times
• Encourages youth to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities other than their own but without attempting to influence the specific sport or activity
• Establishes and uses a system of communication to athletes and parents that include an explanation of program policies awards procedures goals and schedules
• Responsible for the end-of-season awards programs
• Represents the School in a professional manner in demeanor language and conduct based upon standards established by the Athletics Director
• Develops and maintains current knowledge of the activity/sport
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletics Director
• Subject to annual performance evaluation by the Principal and Athletics Director

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Education Training and Experience Required:
  • Must meet all head coaching requirements established by the IHSAA & IDOE
  • Prior coaching experience in an education-based athletics program
  • Wrestling and/or coaching experience preferred
  • Employment status as a certified teacher preferred
  • Completion of InSideOut Initiative training required (or willingness to complete upon hire)
• Knowledge Skills Abilities and Worker Characteristics:
  • Demonstrates empathy positivity trust responsibility discipline and flexibility
  • Strong leadership organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to develop student-athletes both athletically and personally
  • Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive team culture

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Position requires work in gymnasiums athletic facilities and outdoor environments as applicable and appropriate
• Requires evening weekend and travel commitments
• May involve exposure to loud environments and physically active settings
• Requires standing walking and active participation during practices and events

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically outlined in this description. This job description is subject to change at any time at the discretion of West Lafayette Community School Corporation.