Wrestling Head Coach

Head Coach
Assists the head coach or junior varsity coach in organizing, coordinating, and promoting a comprehensive athletic program that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. Provides leadership, coaching instruction, and motivation to maintain a successful athletic program under the direction of the head coach.
 
The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Provides strong leadership and motivation to build a successful athletic program;
• Complies with the rules and regulations of the Virginia High School League, and the regional and district councils;
• Supervises, directs, coordinates, and monitors student athletes, under the direction of the head coach;
• Attends team practices and games;
• Acts on the head coach's behalf in his/her absence;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions (including the monitoring of environmental conditions) to protect students, employees, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Informs students about the program and encourages their participation;
• Assists the head coach in preparing forms to the athletic director as required by the Virginia High School League i.e., eligibility roster, players' addresses, accident reports;
• Models and instills positive sportmanship qualities to the student athletes in all activities;
• Interacts with student athletes, teachers, parents, and the community to build enthusiasm;
• Provides and/or monitors appropriate medical assistance to injured participants in athletic activities, as requested by head coach;
• Instructs participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to a coach and/or athletic trainer immediately;
• Assists the head coach in ensuring the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times;
• Engages community support for the development of a total athletic program;
• Assumes responsibility for professional growth and keeps materials, records, supplies, and skills up-to-date;
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of rules, regulations, and effective coaching practices;
• Participates in the awards program(s), as required by building administrator(s);
• Assists the head coach in organizing and monitoring fund raising activities;
• Assists the head coach in monitoring academic performance of athletes and ensuring that academic assistance and follow-up is provided for athletes that need it;
• Assists the head coach in coordinating team transportation arrangements for all away games/activities with the Athletic Director;
• Follows procedures established by the head coach for communicating with parents/guardians;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Maintains proper boundaries with students at all times, assuring respect for the ethical and legal duties in the staff-student relationship and the essential duty to serve as a role model;
• Provides a good role model of an educated professional in appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs related duties as assigned by the head coach, Activities Director and/or building administrator(s) in accordance with school/system policies and practices.

 
 
Rate of Pay
Aligned with Essex County Public Schools Pay and Classification Scale