Assistant Wrestling Coach presso Phillips Academy

Working alongside the Head Wrestling Coach, coaching responsibilities include developing novice through advanced athletes in both the JV and Varsity all-gender program, which practice together. The selected coach should have knowledge of high school folkstyle rules, should be able to contribute multiple appropriate drills to teach and improve skills in folkstyle. While not a requirement, the ideal candidate will also have working knowledge in freestyle wrestling, as that is the direction that high school girls wrestling is moving in. All coaches will support and foster an inclusive team community. All coaches on staff also contribute to meet day operations. 

During the winter season, commitment is approximate 20 hours per week (Monday – Friday), starting November 10, 2025 through the end of February. There is no wrestling programming from November 21-December 1, or from December 22 – January 4. Afternoon practice during season typically run from 3:30-5:15 pm. Meets are typically on Saturdays, with an occasional Wednesday afternoon meet. The team usually has 2-3 overnight tournaments, depending on the tournament location, as the host rotates each year. No benefits. 

The strongest applicants will have the following qualifications:

• Ability to positively motivate, inspire and be role model to high-school aged students.
• At least 5 years’ experience coaching in wrestling club, high school or college setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Wrestling experience at high school, college or higher level.
• Be adaptable and enjoy working alongside the current coaching staff
• Ability and willingness to manage a Monday-Saturday practice/game schedule which includes travel to away opponents.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.  We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law.  Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI and fingerprinting background checks, as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.