The Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the Head Wrestling Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting a successful middle school wrestling program. The coach is responsible for helping develop student-athletes' wrestling skills, physical fitness, teamwork, discipline, sportsmanship, and character while maintaining a safe, positive, and competitive environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the Head Coach with planning and conducting daily practices, conditioning sessions, and wrestling activities.
- Teach and reinforce proper wrestling techniques, fundamentals, rules, strategies, and safety procedures.
- Assist with preparing student-athletes for competitions and tournaments.
- Supervise and provide instruction to student-athletes during practices, matches, tournaments, and team activities.
- Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, accountability, and positive character development.
- Monitor student-athlete behavior and ensure compliance with school, athletic department, and district expectations.
- Assist with managing equipment, uniforms, facilities, and wrestling room organization.
- Assist with team travel and supervision of student-athletes at away competitions.
- Communicate professionally and appropriately with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, school administration, parents/guardians, officials, and student-athletes.
- Assist with maintaining accurate team rosters, attendance, eligibility requirements, and other athletic records as assigned.
- Follow all school, district, state athletic association, and athletic department policies and procedures.
- Attend required coaches' meetings, professional development, CPR/first-aid training, and other athletic department activities.
- Serve as a positive role model and representative of the school and athletic program.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head Wrestling Coach or Athletic Director.
Qualifications:
- Previous wrestling experience and/or coaching experience preferred.
- Ability to effectively teach wrestling fundamentals and techniques.
- Strong communication, leadership, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work effectively with middle school student-athletes.
- Commitment to student-athlete safety, academic success, sportsmanship, and character development.
- Must meet all school district and state athletic association coaching requirements.
Position Expectations:
The Assistant Wrestling Coach is expected to uphold the standards and expectations of the Lexington Middle School Athletic Department and serve as a positive representative of the school, its student-athletes, families, and community.