Assistant Coach, Boys Wrestling - Vacancy ID: 259817

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Team Culture & Leadership
Support the creation of a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team environment aligned with the district's values of excellence, accountability, integrity, selflessness, leadership, and pride.
Serve as a role model for sportsmanship, humility, and ethical behavior.
Encourage a team-first mentality, promoting unity, respect, and shared goals.
Build strong relationships with student-athletes to foster trust and motivation.

 Instruction & Athlete Development
Assist with planning and conducting safe, purposeful practices that promote skill development and game understanding.
Support athletes’ physical, mental, and emotional growth through positive feedback, mentorship, and resilience-building strategies.
Help develop and implement individualized instruction to meet the needs and abilities of each student-athlete.
Promote academic accountability and student-athlete well-being.

Game & Practice Support
Execute assigned responsibilities during practices and competitions, including strategy, supervision, and equipment management.
Provide sideline support that reinforces the head coach’s direction and models positive communication and focus.
Collaborate with the head coach to analyze performance and adjust tactics for athlete and team improvement.

Safety, Compliance & Supervision
Prioritize athlete safety by monitoring proper use of equipment, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting injury prevention efforts.
Ensure compliance with WIAA rules, district policies, and athletic department standards.
Maintain supervision of student-athletes at all practices, events, and team-related activities.

Communication & Community Engagement
Maintain open, respectful, and consistent communication with the head coach, athletes, families, and school personnel.
Promote the athletic program’s values and contributions within the school and community.
Encourage student-athlete participation in school events and service opportunities.

Professional Growth & Collaboration
Participate in coaching clinics and department initiatives when possible.
Seek feedback from the head coach and peers to continuously improve coaching effectiveness.
Collaborate across the coaching staff to support a unified, student-centered athletic program.

CULTURAL ALIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS
The Assistant Coach is expected to:
Place people first by building authentic, respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
Prioritize unity by contributing to shared goals and supporting the leadership of the head coach.
Lead with integrity and humility, modeling ethical behavior, professionalism, and selflessness.
Promote development by focusing on long-term growth—physically, academically, and emotionally.
Inspire grit by encouraging consistent effort, discipline, and perseverance in all situations.
Demonstrate pride by honoring the school, team, and community through conduct and commitment.

District Overview: The School District of Altoona serves students in Early Childhood through Grade 12 in Altoona, WI. Altoona is located in west central Wisconsin in the heart of the Chippewa Valley and is currently one of the fastest growing cities in Wisconsin. Contiguous to Eau Claire, Altoona has easy access to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College. The School District of Altoona serves a student population of 1,800+ students.

School District of Altoona Overview

Internal Candidates: Please complete the WECAN application and include a cover letter detailing your interest in the position. Additional documents are not required at this time but may be requested later by the hiring manager.
External Candidates: Along with the WECAN application, please upload a resume and cover letter. 

Questions: Application questions should be directed to Jenn Kane at jkane@altoona.k12.wi.us. Questions related to the position can be directed to Andrew Caudill (Athletics Director), by emailing acaudill@altoona.k12.wi.us.