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Assistant Coach - High School Wrestling - Vacancy ID: 273838

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Assistant Coach - High School Wrestling
High School
1
N/A
Open until filled

Contact

Shawn Groshek
Activities Director
groshek_s@afasd.net
608-339-3921 ext 1104

Position Details

9/16/2026
Per Sports Schedule
Part Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Assistant Wrestling Coach to support our head coach in running a competitive, safe, and positive high school wrestling program. The assistant coach will play a key role in technique instruction, practice execution, wrestler development across all experience levels, and match-day operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Instruction & Practice Support: Assist in designing and leading daily practices, drill sets, conditioning workouts, and technical instruction.

  • Student Development: Provide direct, hands-on coaching to varsity, junior varsity, and freshman wrestlers to build fundamental skills, mat awareness, and sportsmanship.

  • Safety & Compliance: Enforce NFHS weight management guidelines, skin check protocols, mat sanitation routines, and general safety standards during all team activities.

  • Event Operations: Assist with mat setup/teardown for home meets, scorekeeping, stat tracking, and athlete supervision during team travel and weekend tournaments.

  • Program Leadership: Serve as a positive role model, reinforce academic standards, and temporarily lead practices or sub-varsity meets in the Head Coach’s absence.

 

Schedule & Compensation

  • Season Duration: Winter season (November through February), including weekday afternoon practices, dual meets, and weekend tournaments).

  • Compensation: Paid via the district athletic coaching stipend schedule.

Qualifications

  • Competitive wrestling experience at the high school, club, or collegiate level.

  • Prior coaching experience preferred, but passionate former wrestlers looking to enter coaching are encouraged to apply.

  • Solid understanding of NFHS wrestling rules, weight control procedures, and basic first aid.

  • Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or ability to complete prior to the start of the season).

  • Ability to pass required WIAA athletic association background checks and coaching certification requirements.

Candidate Requirements

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
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