Upper School Wrestling - Assistant Coach

UPPER SCHOOL WRESTLING – ASSISTANT COACH

Pace Academy is an independent college preparatory school in Atlanta, Ga., with an enrollment of 1,150 students in Pre-First through 12th grade. The school strives to provide an environment that cultivates a spirit of service, respect for diversity, global citizenship and character. Our commitment to a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture is reflected in a community in which differences are embraced, and students, parents, caregivers, faculty and staff have a sense of belonging.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Working closely with the varsity head coach, the assistant coach is responsible for initiating and supporting all aspects of the wrestling program. The coach is required to abide by the rules and regulations established by Pace Academy and the Georgia High School Association (GHSA).

Duties include:

• Daily team coaching alongside the coaching staff

• Driving players to/from practices, as needed

• Representing Pace Academy and the wrestling program in a professional manner and within the bounds of good sportsmanship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possesses and maintains a coaching philosophy that is in accordance with the mission of Pace Academy

• Coaching experience and a solid understanding of how to work with student-athletes in grades nine through 12

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to the student-athlete concept

• Effective leadership and coaching skills

• Employs good communication skills with players, parents/caregivers and the Office of Athletics

• Is energetic, self-motivated, flexible, punctual, dependable and a team player

WORK HOURS AND EXPECTATIONS:

A part-time, October to March seasonal appointment. Responsibilities include practices and matches on Monday through Friday and some Saturday games/weekend tournaments. Limited practices and events are held over Thanksgiving vacation and winter holiday break. All coaches are employed on an annual basis and continued employment is based on a seasonal review conducted by the Director of Athletics and Head Wrestling Coach.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time during practices and meets

• Able to squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, reach forward and repeat the same hand motion often

• Coaching in all weather extremes, including heat, cold, rain and/or snow

• Long hours during the competitive season, including weekends

• Light to moderate lifting

Department: Athletics

Reports To: Director of Athletics

FLSA Status: Exempt, Seasonal

How to Apply:

Attach the following in a Word or PDF format; Resume, Cover Letter, List of three references when applying online.

This is an exempt position that is paid a coaching stipend for the season

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