Head Wrestling Coach

Head Coach - Wrestling

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has previous successful coaching experience in assigned sport.
• Has 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.
• Must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions.

JOB GOAL:

• To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes.
• To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc.

GENERAL: .

• The success of athletic programs has a strong influence on the community's image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure for winning performance is taxing, but must not override the objectives of good sportsmanship and good mental health.
• The position includes other aspects such as extended time, risk injury factor and due process predicaments.
• It is the express intent of this job description to give sufficient guidance to function. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that a coach shall exercise common sense and good judgment.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• By his/her presence at all practices, games, and while traveling, provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
• Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.