Wrestling - Varsity Assistant Coach - Girls chez Scarsdale Public Schools

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Has the ability to assist in the organization and supervision of a wrestling program. 
• Has previous successful coaching experience in wrestling, preferably with female athletes.
• The assistant coach must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and, at the same time, must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field. 
• The assistant coach must serve as an appropriate role model for student athletes through his/her instructions and actions. 

REPORTS TO:
The Athletic Director and Varsity Head Coach. 

JOB GOAL:
To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the coach must instruct and demonstrate behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self-discipline, self-confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. To upgrade his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation, etc. 
 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Has a thorough knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the Scarsdale Public  Schools' Board of Education and helps with the implementation by the entire staff of the sports program. 
• Has knowledge of existing system, state, and league regulations and implements them consistently. 
• Assists the Head Coach in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times.
• Serves as a mentor to each athlete to promote the development and demonstration in student athletes the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. 
• Monitors a student athlete's grades and conduct. 
• Follow procedures concerning injuries, medical attention and emergencies. 
• Aids in the management and use of equipment and instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property.