Starting Date: As soon as possible - season starts November 16, 2026
Neenah Joint School District is currently accepting applications for a varsity girls' wrestling head coach.
Job Summary:
The head coach is responsible for planning, directing and leading an education based athletic program that seeks to develop the whole student athlete.
Qualifications:
Must meet the head coaching requirements of NJSD and WIAA.
Strong Leadership Skills
Knowledge in the sport of wrestling
Ability to work effectively with groups and individuals
Ability to analyze problems and make decisions
CPR, AED & First Aid Certified (within one year)
Licensed Teacher (preferred)
Experience in coaching and/or competing in an education based athletic program (preferred)
Other wrestling coaching certifications (preferred)
Job Goal:
To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the student athletes in the sport assigned to provide life lessons that will positively impact the physical, social, and emotional well being of all who are involved. Provide leadership and coordination of the entire girls' wrestling program (youth through high school). The head coach is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of every student-athlete participating in the program. Coaches should encourage and promote multi-sport participation within the school district.
Responsibilities:
Accept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of Neenah Joint School District
Follows rules and regulations of the school, conference, and the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA)
Complete the WIAA Rules Video and Exam yearly
Maintain membership in the appropriate coaches associations and participate so our school has representation.
Attend camps, clinics, seminars, and in-service programs in order to improve coaching skills and stay current with new trends in coaching, training, and safety procedures
Provide proper instruction of the sport, and develop and maintain current knowledge
Attend school, conference and WIAA coaches meetings
Organize, schedule, and supervise all practice sessions and games in conjunction with AD
Supervise all student-athletes participating in the program at all times (locker rooms, practices, events, bus rides, etc.)
Assures that the program will reflect proper attitude and conduct at all times
Supervise use of equipment in your sport
Regularly inspect equipment and facilities to insure the safety of each student athlete
Work with the district paid assistant coach on implementation of the program
Supervise all assistant coaches and delegate responsibilities as appropriate
Organize and participate in an end of the season information and evaluation sessions with all assistant coaches
Collaborate with the boys wrestling coaches and program on the total development and coordination of both programs
Collaborate with the booster club to manage fundraising efforts and equipment purchasing
Responsible for reporting scores and disseminating team information for publicity
Provide leadership of the program for all levels and work to develop continuity between the community and school programs
Appropriate communication with administration, coaching staff, team, and parents that will include program policies, awards procedures, goals, and schedules
Work with Activities Director to determine goals and direction of the program
Participate in pre and post season meetings with the Activities Director. The postseason meeting will serve as an evaluation conference
Encourage participation in sports and other co-curricular activities other than his/her own
Encourage participation in strength and conditioning programs throughout the year
Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct
Have fun and build positive relationships
All other duties as assigned by the Activities Director
Applications must be submitted on WECAN or coaching resume and cover letter sent to:
Shaun Liesch, Activities Director NJSD
Email: shaun.liesch@neenah.k12.wi.us
Office: 920-751-6900 x 16126
Neenah High School - 500 Rocket Way, Neenah, WI 54956
The Neenah Joint School District does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, religion, creed, color, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sex, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law.