About This Role
This assistant coach position supports the head coach in achieving the athletic program's objectives. The role involves preparing student athletes both physically and mentally for wrestling, emphasizing safety and good sportsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Supervise student athletes to promote effective learning through athletic activities
- Assist the head coach in preparing athletes physically and mentally to participate with confidence and self-assurance in athletic contests
- Administer discipline when necessary in a fair and consistent manner
- Emphasize safety precautions
- Provide opportunities for each participant to achieve some success
- Assist in overseeing practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive, conducted on a regular daily basis to develop the athlete’s greatest potential
- Teach basic fundamental skills of the sport
- Emphasize and promote good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches
- Abide by regulations in the Coaches’ Handbook
- Follow district procedures for handling injuries
- Oversee the issuing of equipment; maintain records including dates and times of issuance
- Assure the systematic return, cleaning, and storing of all equipment
- Perform weekly safety checks for all equipment
- Hold students responsible for lost equipment
- Complete inventory lists and provide copies to the building athletic director
- Attend all district and building athletic meetings as called by the building athletic director and/or district athletic director
- Update knowledge by attending clinics, workshops, and maintaining familiarity with current athletic programs
- Keep current with regard to rule changes as adopted by WIAA and Tacoma School District
- Perform related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Understand and abide by all building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines
- Physical ability to lift and move sports equipment
- Physical ability to demonstrate sports skills when necessary
Important Details
- Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Season Dates: November 16, 2026 - March 6, 2027
- Schedule: $19.19 per hour
About the Company
Tacoma Public Schools is a school district.