Head Varsity Wrestling Coach

Head Varsity Wrestling Coach

Deadline: October 31, 2026

District/Organization: University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy

Position/Type: Other, part time

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Position Details

Job Summary: U of D Jesuit High School and Academy has immediate availability for a Varsity Head Wrestling Coach for its athletic program. The ideal candidate will be well-connected in the youth wrestling environment and an energetic program builder who can effectively attract new student-athletes to our school and grow the participation level within the wrestling programs.

Reports to: Athletic Director, University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy

Employment Category: Seasonal, Part-time

Our Mission: We are a Catholic school in the Jesuit tradition dedicated to academic excellence, forming students to become Men for Others with Jesus as the model, and guiding them in the creation of a hope-filled future, all for the Greater Glory of God.

Our Vision: To be the leading school in southeast Michigan for young men and families seeking a community committed to academic excellence and the formation of the whole person.

Our School: U of D Jesuit strives to develop graduates who are open to growth, committed to doing justice, loving, religious, and intellectually competent. Employees must be committed to understanding, promoting, and modeling the mission and vision of U of D Jesuit in their day-to-day activity. U of D Jesuit prohibits the abuse and mistreatment of students and takes seriously any report of suspected abuse. Every employee is required to adhere to policies relating to boundaries with students, report any suspicious and inappropriate behavior promptly, and attend abuse risk management training as scheduled.

How to Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For a candidate to be considered, the following documents must be included as part of the application: U of D Jesuit Coaching Application Form (located at www.uofdjesuit.org/jobs), letter of interest, resume, and list of references. Interested candidates are to submit all documents to the email address indicated on the application form.

U of D Jesuit reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

Qualifications and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of wrestling techniques, strategies, and fundamentals.
• College degree in the field of education and/or counseling with teaching certificate strongly preferred.
• Previous head coaching experience strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

• Organize and supervise practice sessions, off-season workouts, and other activities that pertain to a complete wrestling program as directed by the Athletic Department.
• Support the school's Athletic Shared Vision, particularly as it pertains to: Athletic Code, Formation, Academic focus, and Athletic development
• Provide locker room
• Recommend assistant coaches to be hired within the guidelines as defined by U of D Jesuit High School & Academy.
• Attend all mandated U of D Jesuit/League/MHSAA meetings and training
• Be responsible for inventory, distribution, and collection of uniforms and

Expectations:

• Work well and build relationships with students, faculty, media, staff, and
• Support the U of D Jesuit Athletic Department's student-athlete development
• Cooperate and work with the Athletic Director and High School Principal on matters involving the wrestling program
• Maintain appropriate relationships and boundaries with student/athletes, parents, etc.

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to adhere to policies provided by U of D Jesuit, the Archdiocese of Detroit, and the
• Attend/participate in required abuse risk management training as directed by U of D Jesuit High School &
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising

Physical Working Conditions:

Job requires repetitive lifting of light weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lift average weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds).

Working Environment:

Regular exposure to unfavorable conditions such as weather conditions, or confined, noisy, or dirty locations.

This posting documents the general nature and level of responsibility associated with this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of incumbents. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and monitor the work of employees under their supervision.

University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all candidates for employment equally regardless of age, color, national origin, race, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider a candidate's religious affiliation in its employment decisions, consistent with State and Federal law.

E-mail: coachingjobs@uofdjesuit.org

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