JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Head Coach, Wrestling

Reports to: Athletic Director Terms of Employment: Sports Season

Job Description:

Under general direction of the athletic director plans, implements and directs the wrestling program at in compliance with appropriate  rules and regulations as outlined by Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, NCHSAA and conference requirements

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for team management duties including training, teaching and any other support activities that are necessary to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student athletes in wrestling.

Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.  Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions.

Schedules, in cooperation with athletic staff, game and officials. Develops and disseminates team schedules for the team’s events;

Ensures all events held in conjunction with the Athletic Department are in compliance with

current conference requirements;

Works with support organizations on fundraising activities for the athletic programs;

Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students' athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.

Maintain appropriate communication with athletes and parents through school approved means.

Supervises all activities within the team’s athletic program to ensure compliance with conference and NCHSAA rules;

Maintains accurate and official team and individual records;

Supervises all assistant coaches and athletes, including volunteers, and reports issues to principal;

Coordinates team travel adhering to prudent budgetary practices;

Maintains confidentiality of information exposed to in the course of business regarding students,

supervisors or other employees;

Maintain a current inventory of all equipment.  Oversee process of cleaning, repairing, and storing campus athletic equipment.

Minimum Education, Skills and Abilities:

• Previous experience in coaching and/or participation in wrestling.
• Knowledge of  rules and regulations of the NCHSAA and conference;
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with students, staff, parents
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.

Work Environment: Operates in a variety of conditions including office, gymnasium, training rooms and outdoors.

Special Requirements:

Availability to work evenings and weekends;

Appropriate driver’s license for transportation of team by bus is preferred but not required.

Physical ability to train and coach a wrestling team.

Subject to a criminal background check prior to employment.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.