Wrestling Assistant Coach

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:
8/26/2026

Location:
Arkansas City High School
Position Title:

Assistant Wrestling Coach

Position Summary:


The Assistant Wrestling Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and maintaining a competitive wrestling program that emphasizes student-athlete growth, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success. The Assistant Coach plays an active role in teaching fundamentals, supervising athletes, and ensuring compliance with school, district, league, and state athletic policies.


Reports To:

Head Wrestling Coach

Work Schedule:

After school practices and league schedule

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and implementing practice sessions and match strategies.
• Teach and demonstrate wrestling techniques, conditioning drills, and match strategies appropriate to athlete skill level.
• Reinforce fundamentals, techniques, and strategies that contribute to athlete development.
• Promote safe play and proper injury-prevention techniques.
• Supervise athletes during practices, matches, travel, and team events.
• Support the Head Coach with scouting opponents and preparing reports as needed.
• Encourage and monitor athlete academic achievement and eligibility.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes, coaches, opponents, and officials at all times.
• Ensure compliance with district, league, and state association (e.g., KSHSAA).
• Help with care, distribution, and inventory of wrestling equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Serve as a role model of professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards on and off the field.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletic Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:


Knowledge of:

• Understanding of wrestling fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
• Knowledge of conditioning, training, and injury-prevention practices.
• Familiarity with district policies, codes of conduct, and eligibility requirements.

Skills in:

• Ability to teach and demonstrate wrestling techniques effectively.
• Strong communication skills with athletes, staff, and parents.
• Organization skills for practices, matches, and athlete supervision.
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and encouragement.

Ability to:

• Ability to serve as a positive role model for athletes.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the Head Coach, athletic staff, and administration.
• Ability to adapt to assigned coaching responsibilities as needed.
• Ability to model professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in wrestling gyms and weight rooms.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required for practices, games, meetings, and events.
• Moderate to high physical activity, including demonstrating take downs and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree and/or teaching certification preferred.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in wrestling preferred.
• CPR, First Aide, and AED certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must meet all district and state requirements for employment and coaching.

FLSA Status:

Exempt