Coach - Assistant Wrestling - Lesher Middle School

Rate of Pay: Pay for this position is determined by the Athletic Coaching Stipend Schedule based on paid years of experience up to 5 years.

Work calendar days: Athletic season

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: PERA Retirement 

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SUMMARY: 

Assist the Head Coach of a high school athletic team and support the development of the athletic program by teaching fundamentals and advanced skills of the sport while following Colorado High School Athletic Association (CHSAA) and Poudre School District guidelines. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

Description of Job Tasks 

1. Assist the head coach with practice sessions to best develop sport skills and sportsmanship with student athletes in the sport. 

2. Help supervise student athletes prior to, during, and after all school sanctioned events; ensure student safety at all times and make sure student athletes are equipped for safety. 

3. Attend and monitor practices and games. 

4. Assist with communicating to athletes and parents student athlete expectations including practice schedules and games, as well as academic performance, respect, commitment, dedication, and sportsmanship. 

5. Follow all CHSAA and Poudre School District guidelines. 

6. Assist with inventory and security of equipment and supplies. 

7. Assist with equipment maintenance, locker-room supervision, and extra practices. 

8. Communicate discipline procedures and problems, safety concerns and all student injuries requiring emergency medical services to school Head Coach and Athletic Director. 

9. Demonstrate fairness and consistency in all decisions and judgments related to the sport participants. 

10. Adhere to district guidelines for building use and field access, including following procedures for reservations, access, and care of district facilities. 

11. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

12. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES: 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Previous coaching experience in the sport strongly preferred 

• Must have expertise in the fundamental skills, rules, and schemes pertaining to the sport 

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Valid Teaching License or Special Services License issued by Colorado Department of Education OR 

• Valid CHSSA Coach Certification 

• CPR, First Aid and AED certifications required before coaching assignment begins 

• Complete required trainings upon hire: Concussion, Blood Borne Pathogens, Child Abuse and Reporting, and Sexual Harassment

Questions regarding this position can be directed to talent@psdschools.org