Coach - Head Girls Wrestling

Position Title: Head Girls Wrestling Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director/Principal

Teaching: N/A at this time

Position Overview:

The Head Girls Wrestling Coach is responsible for building, leading, and sustaining a competitive and inclusive girls wrestling program. This role focuses on developing student-athletes' wrestling skills, confidence, leadership, and character while promoting academic success, sportsmanship, and a safe training environment. The coach will help grow participation in girls wrestling and foster a culture of empowerment and excellence. They will work closely with the Boys Head Wrestling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, develop, and oversee all aspects of the girls wrestling program.
• Actively recruit and retain student-athletes to grow participation in girls wrestling.
• Build a positive, inclusive team culture that promotes respect, accountability, and resilience.
• Develop both in-season and off-season training programs.
• Plan and conduct effective, well-structured practices focused on technique, conditioning, and match strategy.
• Teach proper wrestling fundamentals, rules, and safety practices.
• Prepare athletes for duals, tournaments, and postseason competition.
• Encourage sportsmanship, integrity, and respect for opponents, officials, and teammates.
• Promote academic achievement and monitor eligibility of all team members.
• Organize and supervise all competitions, including lineup decisions, travel logistics, and matchp reparation.
• Ensure compliance with all district and state athletic association rules and regulations.
• Represent the school and program with professionalism at all events.
• Coordinate with the boys wrestling program when appropriate for shared resources and facility use.
• Maintain a safe training environment, including proper supervision, mat safety, and weight management practices.
• Adhere to all policies regarding hydration, nutrition, and healthy weight control.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Previous coaching experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level (head coaching experience preferred).
• Knowledge of current wrestling techniques, training methods, and rules.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire female student-athletes in a growing sport.
• Commitment to equity and expanding opportunities for girls in athletics.

Certification:

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain prior to season start).
• Background check and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

NFHS Coach Level 1: (obtain prior to starting)

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching
• NFHS Concussion in Sports
• NFHS Protecting Students from Abuse
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Skills:

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire female student-athletes in a growing sport.
• Commitment to equity and expanding opportunities for girls in athletics.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, parents, and staff.

Personal Attributes: Enthusiastic, passionate, and dedicated to fostering the personal and athletic growth of student-athletes. A commitment to sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.

Work Conditions:

• Hours: Practice schedules may vary but generally will be after school hours, including evenings and weekends meets.
• Physical Demands: Ability to demonstrate wrestling techniques and conduct active coaching during practices and meets.
• Travel: Some travel is required for away meets.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following on our online platform

https://husd.schoolspring.com/:

• Resume outlining relevant experience and qualifications.
• A cover letter expressing why they are interested in this position.