Coach- Wrestling, Men Assistant Coach at Elsie Allen Jr High School (Winter 2026/2027)

MIDDLE SCHOOL COACH BASIC FUNCTION: Under supervision of the Principal and school Athletic Director, coach students in a specific sport during the established season at the middle school. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: 1. Coach and instruct students in a sport, instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport 2. Supervise students in the locker room, during practices, during athletic competitions and on buses to and from athletic competitions 3. Maintain student discipline, including the prevention of hazing, harassment and discrimination 4. Apply the "Pursuing Victory With Honor" principles as adopted by the Board of Education and endorsed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) 5. Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities 6. Assess student performance and make coaching decisions without regard to outside teen/youth affiliations. (For coaches who coach both at a school and for a private or community club/team) SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: 1. Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries 2. Ability to teach and motivate middle school aged students 3. Possess current CPR and First Aid certificate KNOWLEDGE OF: 1. Skills of the sport 2. Strategies and concepts in the sport 3. Rules of the sport 4. Policies of the school district that apply to athletics and student behavior ABILITY TO: 1. Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship and personal and professional integrity 2. Maintain good communication with the Athletic Director, school administrators, other staff and parents 3. Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and athletic officials 4. Organize, plan, and execute practices and game schedules in a timely manner 5. Administer CPR and First Aid EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 1. Experience in teaching and coaching the sport 2. Participation in competitive sports in high school, college or community 3. Training in how to teach and coach the sport 4. Formal training in child development and/or experience with youth 5. Teaching credential preferred, but not necessary WORKING CONDITIONS: The environment is typically a locker room, gymnasium, field, court or track. The coach is responsible for equipment, records, school district forms, attending coaching meetings and security of the school facility. #J-18808-Ljbffr Santa Rosa City Schools