- Junior
- Office in Orem
Description
A Telos Academy assistant wrestling coach helps instruct and train students in preparation for wrestling matches (ages 13 to 17). An assistant wrestling coach works directly with the academic team to instruct, evaluate, encourage, monitor, and record the progress of individual students. They devise and adapt resources to suit the specific learning styles and needs of each student.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work directly under the supervision of the Telos Athletic Coordinator.
- Recruiting students interested in wrestling.
- Coordinate rides for athletes from all three campuses to get to practice four days a week. Practices are 90 minutes.
- Provide coaching support during practices specific to Telos students.
- Provide coaching support during weekend competitions to Telos students.
- Transport athletes to competition events Friday nights and/or Saturdays.
- Provide support for Telos students during practice and competition.
- Plan for meals, snacks, etc for all Telos athletes.
- Communicate to the AD and the therapists the weekly and season schedule.
- Get students registered for weekend events by Wednesday of each week.
- Give weekly updates to parents of students and take pictures each weekend.
- Get a USA Wrestling Coaches membership (this includes a background check and a safe sport training). Telos Academy will reimburse all these costs.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- A basic understanding of the disorders Telos treats or a willingness to learn about these disorders
- A basic understanding of wrestling and coaching
- A love of physical activity and training
- A love of working with and teaching adolescents
- A positive attitude
- A desire to be a team player
- Must have CPR, First Aid, and Basic Life Support Certifications (upon hire)
