Massaponax Assistant Athletic Coach; Wrestling - SY

Spotsylvania County Public Schools is seeking an energetic Athletic Coach to develop a competitive and representative team in the sport to which they are assigned. In doing so, our Coaches emphasize developmental ideals of teamwork, leadership, character, athletic skills, and wholesome attitudes among teammates and sport participants.

• Assists in maintaining high academic standards for all student-athletes.
• Assists the Athletic Director and Principal in the hiring and/or retention of Assistant Coaches.
• Directs, supervises, and evaluates regularly the performance of all Assistant Coaches of the respective sport.
• Works cooperatively with the Athletic Director to ensure proper insurance coverage for all athletes.
• Works cooperatively with other Head Athletic Coaches to operate a well-balanced athletic program.
• Directs the training, conditioning, and performance of the varsity athletic team and leads, supervises, and assists the Assistant Coaches in their efforts.
• Acts as a positive influence on the behavior of athletic staff and teams.
• Engages and directs the team at all varsity contests, attending junior varsity and freshman contests whenever possible; supervises athletes at invitational meets or postseason competitions.
• Advises the Athletic Director in the selection and performance evaluations of officials.
• Recommends the type and amount of equipment and supplies needed to conduct the sports program; provides inventory and care of equipment.
• Advises the Athletic Director of the condition of athletic facilities and necessary maintenance.
• Recommends removal of athletes from the team(s) when training or eligibility regulations have not been met.
• Ensures all athletes undergo and pass medical examinations before the regular practice season.
• Organizes a system for encouraging students to try out for the team and develops and recruits equipment managers, scorekeepers, statisticians, ball runners, etc.
• Collects and maintains file records, statistics, new items, and photographs for all the athletic teams under supervision.
• Observes sub‑varsity practices and games.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• One (1) year of coaching experience in the sport assigned
• CPR and First Aid Certification or ability to enroll and successfully complete a CPR and First Aid training course

Preferred

• 21 years of age
• Current teacher or classified employee of Spotsylvania County Public Schools

Comprised of 31 schools and home to a diverse student population of over 24,000, Spotsylvania County Public Schools is one of the largest School Divisions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. To learn more about Spotsylvania County Public Schools, please visit our website at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Together, we prepare our students for their future. We look forward to welcoming you to the #We Are Spotsy team.

Spotsylvania County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the workplace. Criminal record and background checks will be completed after an offer is made. Employment may be offered as a fixed stipend that is additional to an employee's annual salary or income.