Assistant High School Wrestling Coach - Walla Walla Public Schools

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Assistant Wrestling Coach will assist in directing the wrestling (boys and girls) programs at the high school level.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Implement teaching and coaching philosophies consistent with the Walla Walla School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) mission statements.
2. Instruct participants in individual, group and team techniques, tactics and physical training necessary for the realization of success.
3. Communicate a clearly defined philosophy which emphasizes ethical competition, sportsmanship, leadership, and citizenship with students, parents, staff, and community members.
4. Utilize effective coaching techniques for skill development, strategy, and interpersonal team relations.
5. Develop and promote high level performance expectations for all players and coaches.        
6. Support and help implement the established off-season strength, conditioning and skills development program.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

District Athletic Director, Head Coach, Building Principal and Human Resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Teaching certificate and experience preferred.
• Successful experience in teaching technical skills specific to this coaching position.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to effectively carry out the duties of the program as established by the Head Coach, High School Principal, Athletic Director and policies of the Walla Walla School District.
• Verified coaching techniques in the area of scope and sequence of skill development, safety, teamwork, strategy, interpersonal relations, routine training, practice and game organization.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with students, parents, coaches, administrators, staff, and community; effective public relations skills.
• Evidence of short and long-term organization and management skills.
• Evidence of being a positive role model.
• Clearly-defined philosophy for the coaching level applied for.
• Professional integrity, vigor, flexibility, enthusiasm.

Licenses/Special Requirements

• WIAA certification and compliance with WIAA and district rules and regulations.
• Must meet the age requirements of WIAA applicable to this position.
• Continuous training standard requires that during any three-year period of coaching a minimum of 5 hours of coaches education coursework shall be completed by all high school coaches.
• Possess current First Aid/CPR cards and be versed in related preventative health and training standards.
• Meet and maintain coaching standards as determined by the District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association.
• Completed Employment Application/Background Check.
• Resume of education, experience and references to include three current recommendations.

PAY LEVEL

Extra Curricular Salary Schedule

CONDITIONS

The preceding list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

The Walla Walla School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.  The Walla Walla School District will also take steps to assure that national origin persons who lack English language skills can participate in all education programs, services and activities.  For information regarding translation services or transitional bilingual education programs, contact (509) 527-3000.   The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator                                                   

Title IX Coordinator                                               

Dr. Mindy Meyer, Director of HR                                 

364 S. Park Street                                                     

Walla Walla, WA 99362                                               

(509) 527-3000                                                          

mmeyer@wwps.org  

Section 504/ADA Coordinator

Barb Casey, Director of Special Education

364 S. Park Street

Walla Walla, WA 99362

(509) 527-3000

bcasey@wwps.org