Assistant Wrestling Coach

Aitkin High School is searching for a High School Assistant Wrestling coach for the 2026-27 school year. The position will work with the head coach to oversee the different levels of the activities district wide and support the development of the overall wrestling program. This position will serve the students in our Middle/Senior High School (Grades 7-12). The coaching position will start in November and runs to the end of the season in late February.

The Aitkin Independent School District # 1 believes that a dynamic program of student activities is vital to the educational development of all students, providing experiences that promote the physical, mental, social, and emotional development of all participants.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Middle/High School Assistant Include:

• Supporting the Head Wrestling coach with the different levels of activities within the district.
• Promoting and developing programs that build relationships with other high school programs and encourage involvement with school activities.
• To provide a positive image of our school at activities in the Aitkin school district.
• Aiding in setting up camps and learning opportunities for the different levels of participants.
• To teach all participants to function as individuals and to contribute to the accomplishments of a group or team.
• Focus on promoting leadership in the program and community.

To teach all participants the skills needed for the various dance competitions.

Any questions about this position please contact Jim Henrickson, Dean of Students/Activities Director at Aitkin High School. Phone #  or by email: jhenrickson

Aitkin Public Schools mission is to empower students to be life-long learners and productive citizens by developing high expectations and student achievement in a safe and friendly learning environment. Aitkin Schools covers a large portion of Aitkin County in northern Minnesota. The city of Aitkin offers a friendly, small town atmosphere with larger cities nearby. Our area offers a wide variety of outdoor family opportunities.

We are 15 miles north of Mille Lacs Lake. Aitkin county is home to over 365 lakes, many within minutes of the city of Aitkin. We also have the Mississippi and Ripple Rivers that flow through our community which provide a variety of boating possibilities. Aitkin county is also known for some of the most scenic wildlife trails in Minnesota.

We have a very good system of snowmobile and atv trails. We are within minutes of a number of outstanding golf courses as well. The city of Aitkin has a wonderful park located on the Ripple River that families throughout the area enjoy on a regular basis. Aitkin is home to the Riverwood Healthcare facility with over 60 physicians, specialists and surgeons.

The city of Aitkin is also the home of the Aitkin County seat. Why just visit Aitkin when you can live and work here year around? "WE ARE ISD1!"