Head Coach; Varsity; Wrestling - West - SY

Athletics

West High

Minimum Compensation: $3,534.00

MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.

The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) is the second-largest school district in Wisconsin. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, that prepares every student to graduate from high school ready for college, career, and community. We welcome applicants who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families, and staff.

In addition, we have a great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. We have a simple but bold vision - to ensure that every school is a thriving school, fostering the growth of every student so they graduate from high school ready for college, career and community.

Our strategy is captured in our strategic framework , and centers on three major goals: that all children achieve academically, that our schools are places where children and adults thrive, and that our Black youth excel  achieve this vision, we seek to retain staff in all positions, who are committed to being anti-racist, culturally responsive, and inclusive. Staff who will actively contribute to our ongoing commitment to making MMSD a thriving, welcoming environment for all students, families and staff.

We firmly believe in and are here to create a work environment that is challenging and rewarding, while supporting employees in their career path. We strive to provide, encourage, grow, and develop a talented workforce that better supports and represents the diversity of our student population. We know this vision doesn't come to life without dynamic leaders and support staff in every school.

The Madison Metropolitan School District is the second largest school district in Wisconsin. The district serves a beautifully diverse population of more than 25,000 students. More than half are students of color. Almost half come from low income households. Nearly one third are English Language Learners, and more than 100 languages are represented in our schools. Madison schools are committed to making this district a place where every child thrives.

The Head Wrestling Coach will oversee the entire West Wrestling Program and instruct the varsity high school wrestling team. They are responsible for helping each student-athlete gain success by reaching their full potential in the classroom and on the mat.

Supervise the wrestling program coaching staff including Assistant/JV/Freshman coaches.

• Oversee training of wrestlers in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Develop training plans for wrestlers in conjunction with the other coaches.
• Assist in overseeing the running of specific events as needed at home games as directed by the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Contribute to game line-up planning with other coaches.
• Attend and coach at all practices.
• Attend and coach at all matches.
• Assist other coaches in monitoring team members' practice attendance, school attendance, meet attendance and grades
• Assist other coaches in enforcing team policies.
• Responsible for providing kids feedback about their performance related to their disposition, behavior and team skills.
• Manage program budget organize fundraising efforts for the wrestling program
• Coordinate competition and practice schedules with the Director of Athletics and Operations.
• Coordinate off-season training and conditioning for the wrestling program
• Successful completion of the required WIAA Rules Exam for wrestling by the 2024/25 winter sports season.

• Knowledge of instructional techniques for wrestling.
• Successful completion of an approved coach's education course (ASEP) or the ability to complete the course prior to the second season of coaching if no teaching license.
• Current certification or must obtain within one month of employment and maintain CPR/AED certification from a national certifying organization.
• Valid teaching license. Successful completion of an approved coach's education course or ability to complete such a course prior to…