Wrestling Coach, Assistant

St. Cloud Area School District 742 - Saint Cloud, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint Cloud, MN

Educational Services

About the position

The assistant coach position is responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and instruction to student athletes within the program. This role emphasizes the health, safety, and welfare of every student athlete and works closely with the head coach and other assistant coaches to determine the goals and direction of the program. The assistant coach is expected to foster a positive environment that values character development and responsible behavior among athletes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the training, instruction, and conditioning of athletes with head and assistant coaches.
• Communicate with the head coach regarding team questions and concerns.
• Develop and organize effective practices for athletes that teach skills needed to compete in our conference.
• Demonstrate and generate an attitude of good sportsmanship and fair play by adhering to the 'Coach's Code of Ethics' and sportsmanship guidelines.
• Adhere to the rules set forth by the MSHSL and the NFHS.
• Provide for the health, safety, and well-being of team members at practices, games, and during transportation to and from games.
• Maintain a proper relationship with athletes and parents.
• Assist the head coach and equipment manager with the distribution and collection of equipment in a timely manner.
• Assist the head coach and athletic administrative assistant in post-season reporting, awards/recognition protocols, and banquet planning as needed.
• Actively recruit at the middle school and high school levels.
• Participate in required district and MSHSL training and education.
• Participate in off-season clinics, camps, and program activities as directed by the head coach.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior playing and coaching experience at the collegiate and/or high school level.
• Proven experience in teaching and modeling character and responsible behavior.
• Positive, high energy, and committed attitude.
• Firm understanding of, and proven support for, education-based interscholastic athletics.
• Ability to partner well with parents, staff, community leaders, etc.