Coach Head Girls Wrestling

Position Title: Head Girls Wrestling Coach
Reports To: Athletic Director/Principal
Teaching: N/A at this time

Position Overview:
The Head Girls Wrestling Coach is responsible for building leading and sustaining a competitive andinclusive girls wrestling program. This role focuses on developing student-athletes wrestling skillsconfidence leadership and character while promoting academic success sportsmanship and a safetraining environment. The coach will help grow participation in girls wrestling and foster a culture ofempowerment and excellence. They will work closely with the Boys Head Wrestling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish develop and oversee all aspects of the girls wrestling program.
• Actively recruit and retain student-athletes to grow participation in girls wrestling.
• Build a positive inclusive team culture that promotes respect accountability and resilience.
• Develop both in-season and off-season training programs.
• Plan and conduct effective well-structured practices focused on technique conditioning and match strategy.
• Teach proper wrestling fundamentals rules and safety practices.
• Prepare athletes for duals tournaments and postseason competition.
• Encourage sportsmanship integrity and respect for opponents officials and teammates.
• Promote academic achievement and monitor eligibility of all team members.
• Organize and supervise all competitions including lineup decisions travel logistics and matchp reparation.
• Ensure compliance with all district and state athletic association rules and regulations.
• Represent the school and program with professionalism at all events.
• Coordinate with the boys wrestling program when appropriate for shared resources and facility use.
• Maintain a safe training environment including proper supervision mat safety and weight management practices.
• Adhere to all policies regarding hydration nutrition and healthy weight control.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Previous coaching experience at the high school club or collegiate level (head coaching experience preferred).
• Knowledge of current wrestling techniques training methods and rules.
• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire female student-athletes in a growing sport.
• Commitment to equity and expanding opportunities for girls in athletics.

Certification:

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain prior to season start).
• Background check and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

NFHS Coach Level 1: (obtain prior to starting)

1. NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
2. NFHS Concussion in Sports
3. NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
4. NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Skills:

• Strong leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire female student-athletes in a growing sport.
• Commitment to equity and expanding opportunities for girls in athletics.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students parents and staff.

Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic passionate and dedicated to fostering the personaland athletic growth of student-athletes. A commitment to sportsmanship discipline and teamwork.

Work Conditions:

• Hours: Practice schedules may vary but generally will be after school hours including evenings and weekends meets.
• Physical Demands: Ability to demonstrate wrestling techniques and conduct active coaching during practices and meets.
• Travel: Some travel is required for away meets.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following on our online platform
outlining relevant experience and qualifications.