Middle School Head Wrestling Coach

Manteno Middle School is seeking applicants for the position of Head Wresting Coach. The Head Coach develops and maintains a successful athletic program that promotes student-athlete growth sportsmanship academic achievement and competitive excellence.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Demonstrated knowledge of the sport including rules techniques strategies and safety practices
• Ability to effectively motivate instruct and supervise student-athletes
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with coaches administrators students parents and community members
• Current certification in CPR First Aid and AED (or ability to obtain upon hire if required by the district)
• Successful completion of all district state and athletic association coaching requirements

• Recruit and encourage student participation in the athletic program
• Instruct supervise and develop student-athletes
• Evaluate athlete skills assign team positions and oversee player development
• Provide leadership and direction to assistant coaches to ensure consistent instruction supervision and program expectations
• Plan and conduct practices that promote individual and team improvement
• Instruct athletes in the rules techniques strategies and safety requirements of the sport
• Plan and carry out all activities necessary to prepare the team for games tournaments and other athletic competitions
• Coach and supervise student-athletes during practices competitions travel and related activities
• Promote sportsmanship discipline teamwork and positive behavior
• Monitor academic eligibility and encourage student-athlete academic success
• Communicate effectively with parents staff media booster organizations and community stakeholders regarding the athletic program
• Oversee equipment management inventory recordkeeping and program administration.
• Coordinate team events awards programs parent activities and other athletic department functions
• Ensure compliance with district conference and state athletic regulations and procedures
• Serve as a positive role model for student-athletes
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality of student family and staff information
• Work collaboratively with co-workers and school staff
• Support students social emotional and behavioral growth
• Uphold school policies procedures and educational standards
• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration

• $4523.23 for the 2026-2027 school year

• Please contact Justin Emerson at with any questions.