Boys Wrestling Head Coach

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WE ARE KAUKAUNA
Building a better future, one student at a time.
We Are:
Student-Centered
Relationship-Focused
We Will:
Be Intentional
Act with Integrity
We Believe In:
Collective Efficacy
Continuous Improvement
POSITION: HIGH SCHOOL BOYS WRESTLING HEAD COACH
JOB GOAL: To instruct student-athletes in the fundamental skills, techniques, strategy, conditioning, and safety practices necessary for individual and team success in boys wrestling. The Head Coach will provide leadership for all aspects of the boys wrestling program, including planning, organization, supervision, and evaluation of the program. The Head Coach will model and reinforce behaviors that promote good sportsmanship, self-discipline, teamwork, confidence, perseverance, leadership, and pride of accomplishment. The Head Coach is expected to continue developing their coaching knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities, including clinics, certifications, observations, and collaboration with other coaches.
REPORTS TO: The Activities Director, under the supervision of the high school principal.
SUPERVISES: Assistant coaches, volunteer coaches, and student-athletes during practices, competitions, team travel, and other team activities.
GENERAL:
The Head Boys Wrestling Coach is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the boys wrestling program while supporting the educational philosophy, mission, and expectations of the Kaukauna Area School District.
Public exposure is a considerable responsibility, and community/parent expectations for competitive performance can be demanding; however, these pressures must never override the objectives of good sportsmanship, student safety, positive character development, and student well-being.
The position includes other unusual aspects such as extended hours, travel, supervision responsibilities, and the inherent risk of athletic injury associated with wrestling activities.
It is the express intent of this job description to provide sufficient guidance for the position. In cases not specifically covered, it shall be assumed that the coach will exercise common sense, sound judgment, and professionalism.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of all co-curricular and athletic policies approved by the Kaukauna Area School District Board of Education and supports their implementation within the boys wrestling program.
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Maintains knowledge of current Kaukauna Area School District, Fox Valley Association (FVA), and WIAA rules, regulations, and expectations related to boys wrestling.
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Understands the proper administrative chain of command and communicates concerns or requests through appropriate channels.
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Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates all aspects of the boys wrestling program.
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Plans and conducts practices that emphasize skill development, technique, conditioning, strategy, and preparation for competition.
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Instructs student-athletes in proper wrestling techniques, fundamentals, match strategy, and safe participation at all times.
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Supervises student-athletes during practices, competitions, team travel, and other team activities.
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Recruits, develops, supervises, and evaluates assistant and volunteer coaches in accordance with district expectations.
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Promotes positive sportsmanship, ethical conduct, and respectful behavior among student-athletes, coaches, officials, opponents, and spectators.
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Serves as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and respect in all interactions.
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Supports the academic success and eligibility expectations of student-athletes.
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Communicates effectively and professionally with student-athletes, parents/guardians, administration, coaching staff, and other school personnel.
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Oversees equipment distribution, inventory, care, and maintenance while ensuring a safe practice and competition environment.
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Develops and promotes a positive, inclusive, and supportive team culture that encourages participation, accountability, leadership, and personal growth.
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Coordinates program needs including scheduling, transportation requests, equipment needs, and other responsibilities as assigned by the Activities Director.
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Represents Kaukauna High School and the Kaukauna Area School District in a positive and professional manner at all times.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Demonstrates the ability to organize, lead, and maintain a successful boys wrestling program.
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Has previous successful coaching, wrestling instruction, or competitive wrestling experience, or possesses equivalent experience working with student-athletes.
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Demonstrates knowledge of wrestling fundamentals, match strategy, skill development, conditioning, training techniques, and safety practices, with a commitment to continued professional growth and development as a coach.
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Possesses strong leadership, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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Demonstrates the ability to recruit, motivate, develop, and positively influence student-athletes while fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability, and sportsmanship.
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Effectively supervises and collaborates with assistant coaches, volunteers, and other members of the coaching staff in support of the goals of the boys wrestling program.
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Serves as a positive role model for student-athletes through professionalism, sportsmanship, integrity, and ethical conduct.
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Maintains all certifications, trainings, and clearances required by the Kaukauna Area School District and the WIAA.