Girls Wrestling Head Coach

Girls Wrestling Head Coach JobID: 397

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:

5/27/2026

Location:

Highland High School

Date Available:

10/01/2026

Closing Date:

06/30/2026

District:

  Ault-Highland Schools Weld RE-9   Additional Information: Show/Hide

Girls Wrestling Coach

Position Title: Varsity Girls Wrestling Head Coach

Location: Highland High School - Ault, CO

Season: Winter

Reports To: Athletic Director

Position Summary: Highland High School is seeking a passionate and motivated Girls Wrestling Coach to lead and develop our girls wrestling program. The ideal candidate will foster athletic growth, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship while creating a positive and competitive environment for student-athletes.

Duties:

• Plan and lead practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions
• Teach wrestling fundamentals, techniques, and match strategy
• Promote athlete development, leadership, and academic success
• Ensure safety standards and proper supervision at all times
• Coordinate with athletic staff, parents, and school administration
• Support recruitment and growth of the girls wrestling program
• Maintain equipment and comply with league/state regulations

Requirements:

• Wrestling coaching and/or competitive wrestling experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes
• Current CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Must meet district/background check requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coaching female athletes
• Knowledge of high school wrestling rules and tournament operations.

Salary and Benefits: The salary for this position is 10% of base teacher salary ($5000 per season), as well as enrollment in a PERA retirement plan and unemployment insurance. Candidates who have previously coached wrestling for Weld Re-9 are eligible for $150 per year as an experience factor. Coaching at other districts or schools does not count towards the experience factor.

Application: Weld RE-9 is an equal opportunity employer. You may start the application process by clicking on the "Apply" button in the upper right-hand corner.

Please contact Weld Re-9 School District Athletic Director Kolin Harbecke at (970) 834-1345 ext. 1304, or email kharbecke@weldre9.org with any questions.