Wrestling Head Coach

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role:
Lakeside School, an independent 5-12 coeducational day school located in North Seattle is currently recruiting for a Wrestling Head Coach . The season will begin in mid-November 2026 to mid-February 2027.

Responsibilities

This person, reporting to the director of athletics, will join an athletics program that includes 26 varsity teams, most of which have both sub-varsity and middle-school counterparts. This person is responsible for coaching the varsity team as well as oversight and coordination of the entire program, including oversight of any sub-varsity or middle school teams. Specific responsibilities include:

• Compliance with all Lakeside School, Metro League, and WIAA policies and procedures.
• Commitment to providing support, messaging, actions, and opportunities to a diverse student body who come to school with different and evolving lived experiences and levels of preparation as athletes.
• Supervision and instruction of student-athletes during team activities.
• Maintenance and inventory of team equipment and apparel.
• Management of the team budget and hiring processes for sub-varsity and middle school teams.
• Development of the long-term vision for the wrestling program (scope & sequence).
• Oversight of practice plans and culture setting for all teams.
• Commitment to being a presence on campus all year.
• Support of multi-sport participation for student-athletes.
• Promotion of balanced achievement in all areas of school life for student-athletes.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. At least 25 years of age, have a clean driving record and a valid Washington state driver’s license.
2. Be available for all practices and competitions from 3 pm daily during their coaching season with availability on weekends as required. 
3. Experience coaching wrestling at the club, high school or college level is required.
4. Possess or obtain prior to the start of the season current First Aid/CPR certification. 
5. Satisfactorily complete two criminal background checks.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by (an) individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities related to the position. This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity and school policy and procedures. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Compensation and Benefits
Stipend range: $8,000-$10,000, based on experience.
We offer a stipend schedule that compares favorably with peer schools and clubs both locally and nationally. Coaching stipends are paid in monthly installments during the primary competition seasons. Other benefits include Lakeside Athletics apparel and access to funds for professional development. 

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit a brief cover letter, resume, and work history via Lakeside’s online application. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Lakeside School is an equal opportunity employer seeking to diversify its workplace.

Working At Lakeside

At Lakeside we are committed to sustaining a school in which individuals representing diverse cultures and experiences instruct one another in the meaning and value of community. To learn more about working at Lakeside, including our professional development and mentoring programs, benefits, diversity and inclusion, and opportunities for involvement in non-academic programs, please visit our Careers page on the Lakeside School website.