Middle School Wrestling Coach

Position Type:
Extracurricular

Date Posted:
5/1/2025

Location:
Sage Valley Middle School

Date Available:
10/01/2025

Closing Date:
08/30/2025PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Building Principal and Athletics and Activities Director

JOB SUMMARY
To motivate and develop each athletes' skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working with Student Athletes

Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions

Organize practice schedules and game rosters

Assign positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play

Organize, maintain, & inventory facilities, equipment, & uniforms

Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions

Arrange and participate in off-season workouts

Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary

Track student performance throughout the season

Arrange with the athletics and activities director for any necessary transportation, scheduling, hiring of officials, or other arrangements for competitions related to the sport

Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities and ensure that safety equipment is used correctly

Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy

Ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations

Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members

Model positive behavior, maintain a supportive environment, and remain professional, even when tension is high

Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play

Abide by the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook

EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA .

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

NOTE
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
IDAPA  Endorsements A-D
IDAPA  Endorsements E-L
IDAPA Endorsements M-Z
IDAPA  Local District Evaluation Policy-Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders