Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Wrestling Coach
Date Posted: 8/28/2025
Location: Twin Groves Middle School
Date Available: Fall 2025
Additional Information: Show/Hide Wrestling Head Coach
Purpose: The wrestling coach is responsible for the facilitation of the wrestling program. The coach will develop the program and provide students with a rewarding extra-curricular team experience that will build skills in wrestling as well as foster team building. The coach will facilitate team organization and development, weekly practices and student competitions.
Reports to: Middle School Principal
Qualifications:
Possesses a Professional Educator License or Educator License with Stipulations issued by the Illinois State Board of Education,
Background and knowledge of wrestling foundations and skills
Organized with effective communication skills with students and adults
Available to meet before and after school, and occasional evenings and weekends
Prefer previous experience with wrestling
Successful completion of concussion training
Be certified through an IESA approved coaches education program. A person with a substitute-only license or paraprofessional license must complete one of the approved coaching education courses in order to serve as a coach.
Dates: The role begins in November with tryouts and runs until March with Regional, Sectional, and State competitions. Practices are during the week form 3:15-4:30pm. or after if needed.
Wrestling Coach Role & Expectations:
Advocate and promote the team and team activities within appropriate school and open house events
Determine team make-up and the process therein to join (working with administration).
Coordinate and supervise daily athletic practice, weekly meets and game schedules.
Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for participation
Develop athletic skills of middle school athletes
Maintains accurate records and results of individual and team performances
Enforces discipline and establishes and oversees consequences for breach of such standards
Create a practice schedule that balances kids interest in the sport with their schedules and the need for full event coverage.
Remain up to date on concussion protocols
Understand and accommodate for individual student needs
Communicate with students and families on a regular basis
Collaborate with Administration and other coaches on any challenges that arise.
Build relationships with the students.
Model fun and engagement in the events.
Model the enjoyment of the process and trying their best.
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