Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach

Middle School Assistant Wrestling Coach JobID: 421

• Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/ Middle School Assistant Coach

• Date Posted:

6/23/2026

• Location:

Denison Middle School

MS Assistant Wrestling Coach

(Includes Boys and Girls)

Desired Qualifications:

Valid Iowa teaching certificate.

Employment as a teacher in the Denison Community School District.

Previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.

Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Reports to:

Head Coach, Activity Director and Building Principal

Supervises:

All student athletes involved in the program.

Position Goal:

To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategies and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formulation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior, self-discipline, and self-confidence.

Functions of Assistant Coach:

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Denison Board of Education and responsibility for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.

• Has knowledge of existing system, state and league regulations, and implements the same consistently and interprets for staff.

• Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.

• Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.

• Engages in professional growth by attending clinics according to local clinic policy.

• Maintains discipline, adjusts grievances, and works to increase morale and cooperation.

• Assists the activities director and head coach in scheduling and providing transportation and requirements for tournament and special sport events.

• Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.

• Assists in coordinating programs with maintenance and school employees.

• Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

• Provides training rules and other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.

• Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant at all practices, games, and while traveling.

• Initiates programs and policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies.

• Directs student managers, assistants, and statisticians.

• Monitors equipment rooms and coaches' office, authorizes who may enter, and issues or requisitions equipment.

• Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.

• Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games checking on general cleanliness of the facility.

• Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.

• Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.

• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.

• Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not in other sports programs, and promotes the sport outside the school through news media, youth programs, or in any other feasible manner.

• Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.

• All other duties as assigned.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and work year to be established by the board and master contract.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Personnel.