| Description | 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 and inclusive girls wrestling program. This role focuses on developing student-athletes’ wrestling skills, confidence, leadership, and character while promoting academic success, sportsmanship, and a safe training environment. The coach will help grow participation in girls wrestling and foster a culture of empowerment 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)
- NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
- NFHS Concussion in Sports
- NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
- 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 personal and 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
https://husd.schoolspring.com/:
- Resume outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
- A cover letter expressing why they are interested in this position.
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