Erie's Public Schools hiring Varsity Wrestling Head Coach in Erie, Pennsylvania, United States | LinkedIn (2024)

Varsity Wrestling Head Coach – High SchoolPositions Open (1)

Position Summary/Goal: The Head Coach will facilitate and enhance communication and collaboration between and among the Erie School District and parents, students, and community centers. The head wrestling coach will promote a positive school culture, foster academic excellence, and exemplify good character for the individual athlete. Furthermore, the Erie School District expects the Head Coach to be a positive role model, a mentor to student-athletes, and embrace all concepts of good citizenship.

Term of Employment: 12-month position

School/Location: Erie High School

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to Athletic Director & Building Administrator

Qualifications

• High school varsity or collegiate wrestling head coaching experience (minimum three years).
• Evidence of leading a successful program with post-season coaching experience.
• Ability to transition student athletes to the next competitive level (ability to articulate concrete examples and procedures regarding the transition of student athletes to the next competitive level).
• Devise and teach individual strategies for team members in competition.
• Must be current on techniques and strategies in wrestling.
• Work one-on-one with wrestlers to access abilities, develop goals and objectives for the season, and determine appropriate weight divisions.
• Urban student experience a plus.
• Must hold or obtain FBI, Criminal Check, and Child Abuse Clearances.
• Working knowledge of Erie School District policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.

Special Requirements

• Must complete all coaching education requirements of the PIAA and PDE in a timely manner.
• Host and attend parent meeting prior to the start of official season.
  

Work Environment

• School and office with frequent travel between schools, and various locations within the Erie Community. Occasional travel to relevant meetings outside of the District.

Performance Responsibilities

• Instruct student athletes in the fundamentals of wrestling – including the rules and the proper training techniques.
• Plan and execute daily practice plans.
• Supervise all practices and games.
• Develop a feeder system through the entire wrestling program, coordinated with the middle school program. Facilitate clinics with elementary schools to promote wrestling throughout the District.
• Promote, maintain, and ensure high academic standards for all athletes. Monitor academic progress for student athletes, securing academic support when needed.
• Leader of the coaching tree from HS through Middle School.
• Promote good sportsmanship and serve as a positive role model for student athletes.
• Maintain and review transportation and meals for away games.
• Maintain positive communication with athletes, families, community members, and district administration.
• May work on specific projects with program directors or building principals.
• Agree to the demanding time commitment in the off-season, as well as regular season, to ensure the continuous improvement of the wrestling program.
• Adhere to guidelines, rules, and procedures set forth by the PIAA.
• Establish and maintain collegiate relationships to promote recruitment of the student athlete.
• Maintain NCAA Clearinghouse for athletes by utilizing the District procedures.
• Develop and maintain an academic monitoring plan for student athletes.
• Responsibility of season ordering, collection, and inventory of equipment and uniforms through the wrestling program.
• Participate in special activities to include parent nights, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Assist in the evaluation of Middle School Coaches.

Off-Season

• Attend and work program fundraisers.
• Attend off-season training.
• Organize off-season open gym/weight room sessions, practice plans, and instruction.

Other Duties

• Attend staff meetings, clinics and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director & Principal or other appropriate administrator.

Professionalism

• Must possess the ability to be a team player.
• Must be cooperative, courteous, service oriented, and promote these characteristics with the team.
• Represent Erie’s Public Schools with the highest level of ethical behavior and professional standards.

Evaluation: Evaluation conducted at the end of the season by Director of Athletics and/or Building Administrator.

This list intended to be illustrative rather than complete and serves to show major duties and responsibilities and does not express or imply that these are the only duties performed by the incumbent in this position. The employee will be required to perform any other position-related duties requested by the supervisor.