LHS 1st Asst. Wrestling Coach

Nine Mile Falls School District

Job Posting # 42-26/27

Job Title: LHS 1st Asst. Wrestling Coach

Open: 7/22/2026

First File Review: Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. Position open until filled.

Support the Standard

The Lakeside High School 1st Assistant Wrestling Coach helps provide a safe disciplined and supportive experience for student-athletes participating in the wrestling program. Working under the direction of the Head Wrestling Coach the assistant provides instruction supervision and encouragement while helping students develop the skills confidence accountability and resilience that wrestling demands.

This position is an opportunity to contribute to a program that represents Lakeside High School with integrity and sportsmanship. The successful candidate will be a steady positive presence for student-athletes and a collaborative member of the wrestling coaching staff.

Salary: The salary range for the position is: Min. $3468 to Max. $4380. Salary placement will be at Step 0 of the Coaches Agreement unless documentation of experience is received per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The Collective Bargaining Agreement and Salary Schedules can be found on the For Employees page of the Nine Mile Falls School District website at . Nine Mile Falls policies and Procedures can be accessed online at under the Our District page.

Benefits: Paid Sick Leave (per Initiative 1433)

Work Location: Lakeside High School

Nature and Scope of Position:

The Lakeside High School 1st Assistant Wrestling Coach assists the Head Wrestling Coach in the instruction supervision and development of student-athletes participating in the high school wrestling program. The position supports practices competitions safety equipment eligibility expectations and team operations in accordance with WIAA league district school and athletic-department requirements.

Position Reports To: Devin Bauer - Athletic Director in coordination with the Head Wrestling Coach

Season: Winter 2026/2027

Valid only if student numbers permit by contract YES NO

• Assist the Head Wrestling Coach with the Lakeside High School wrestling program.
• Provide instruction and supervision for assigned student-athletes and team activities.
• Assist with planning and conducting practices that emphasize safe wrestling techniques skill development conditioning strategy and age-appropriate competitive preparation.
• Coach individual student-athletes in wrestling skills and techniques necessary for successful participation and competition.
• Provide appropriate supervision during practices competitions travel weigh-ins and other assigned team activities.
• Promote accountability respect teamwork sportsmanship and a positive team culture.
• Maintain appropriate team discipline and model professional respectful conduct.
• Communicate participation expectations team rules and eligibility requirements to student-athletes as directed by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.
• Prioritize student safety and follow district procedures for injuries concussion management sudden cardiac arrest awareness emergency response and reporting concerns.
• Communicate with the Head Wrestling Coach regarding practices competitions athlete development student concerns and program needs.
• Follow all applicable WIAA league district school and athletic-department rules procedures and expectations.
• Maintain required certifications and complete required district and WIAA training.
• Assist with equipment uniforms inventory upkeep facility use and team records as assigned.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with students families coaching staff school personnel and administration.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach or Athletic Director.

• Current First Aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain certification before the start of the season.
• Ability to complete required training including:
• • Concussion Management Training
  • Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Training
  • WIAA-required coaching education and clock hours
  • District-directed training including applicable Vector training
• Ability to meet Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint-clearance requirements.
• Minimum age of 19 at the time of hire consistent with WIAA requirements.
• Knowledge of safe and effective wrestling techniques fundamentals and athlete development appropriate for high school students.
• A high degree of knowledge of wrestling.
• Ability to instruct supervise and communicate effectively with student-athletes.
• Commitment to student safety positive relationships sportsmanship and equitable treatment of students.

• Successful experience coaching wrestling at the high school collegiate club or comparable competitive level.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and instruct young athletes.
• Demonstrated ability to develop positive lifelong character traits in students.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive and successful wrestling program.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with coaches families school staff and administration.

APPLICATION STEPS
Please complete all steps in the RedRover application process so that we may fully consider you. We are seeking the best applicant for this position and will give time and care to review your materials.

If an offer of employment is made new employees must complete a background check for criminal history including a fingerprint check by the Washington State Patrol and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of the criminal history background check and approval by the Nine Mile Falls School District Board of Directors.

For questions please contact:
Kyle Stussi SHRM-CP
Human Resources Specialist

In the Nine Mile Falls School District

each student will succeed

effective instruction is paramount

quality leadership matters

reflection improves our practice

we are each others best resource

positive relationships are foundational to our success

We continue to act in a way that matches our beliefs.

The Nine Mile Falls School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Title IX and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator
Jeff Baerwald
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026

Section 504/ADA Coordinator
Michelle Mace
10110 W Charles Road
Nine Mile Falls WA 99026