Head Girls Wrestling Coach

JOB SUMMARY:

The Head Girls Wrestling Coach carries out the philosophy of the Athletic Program and is responsible for the daily operation of the program from planning and executing well-developed practices to managing equipment and personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coaches students to support their growth as wrestlers.

• Directs and leads the assistant coaches with the goal of growing and supporting them professionally.

• Develops and maintains positive, professional working relationships with students, staff, families, volunteers, and community members.

• Implements program policies and procedures, which align with the district's standard operating procedures for coaches.

• Relates well to student-athletes and demonstrates care for them beyond the sport experience.

• Prioritizes sportsmanship, work ethic, organization, and communication with players, staff, and the community.

• Displays positive qualities such as enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and loyalty.

• Always represents the program with the appropriate behavior and integrity while developing and maintaining productive relationships with other employees, parents, students, and opposing squads.

• Maintains appropriate levels of confidentiality in all matters pertaining to students, parents, staff, and the program.

• Demonstrates support of the comprehensive athletic program.

• Assumes responsibility for care of equipment and facilities being used.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Successful experience coaching youth sports.

• Ability to pass a Federal Criminal Background check.

• Ability to maintain certification in CPR and First Aid.

• Ability to obtain and maintain such other qualifications as set by the WIAA.

• Effective communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.

• Ability and willingness to display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

• Ability to perform basic math using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals consistent with the duties of the position.

• Ability to interpret a variety of information furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.

• Ability to identify and define problems and collect, and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

• Ability and willingness to maintains appropriate confidentiality.

• Ability and willingness to promote a harassment-free environment.

• Ability to use or learn learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are upgraded.

• Ability to learn and upgrade job skills to meet changing demands of the position.

• Ability to react well under pressure, handle, and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

• Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in full compliance with the district, School Board, state and federal laws, methods, requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

• Ability to use independent judgment and demonstrates initiative to act without being asked.

• Ability to attend trainings and meetings and directed or appropriate.

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director or designee.

SCHEDULE: November 18th, 2024 - February 22nd. 2025. Hours per day to be mutually agreed upon with Athletic Director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and benefits according to the Shelton Athletic-Activities Association.