Wrestling, Head Coach

Job Description

Position: Interscholastic Sport/Activity Head Coach 2026-2027

Compensation: Head Coach Stipend per CBA

Description:

The head coach oversees their interscholastic sport or activity, working with the Athletic Director and assistant coaches to develop and expand the program. They should have a passion for coaching middle school athletes and good organizational and communication skills.

While coaching experience is preferred, it is not required. Candidates must hold a valid ISBE Professional Educator License, a Substitute Teaching Certificate, or complete the IESA-approved coach’s education. They must also complete and maintain district and IESA-mandated training, such as concussion protocols, CPR/AED, first aid, and cardiac arrest awareness, within required timelines.

Head Coach Expectations:

- Participate in coaching clinics and other professional development activities when available. - Attend and participate in the mandatory preseason parent meeting and end-of-year awards banquet. - Be responsible for mentoring and collaborating with assistant coaches when appropriate. - Collaborate with the Maintenance Department and the athletic director on facility needs. - Inspect home facilities before use, ensure general cleanliness after use, and set up sport-specific needs for home games - Maintain flexibility with practice schedules and be available for five weekly practices, including Fridays. - When appropriate and approved, hold at least four open gym times before the season starts. - When appropriate and approved, hold a summer camp (additional pay). - Conduct practices according to district, Athletic Director, and facility schedules, generally until at least 4:30 p.m. during the season. - Attend all required conference and school athletic meetings. - Collaborate with classroom teachers and the Athletic Director to uphold a strong academic culture. - Report scores/statistics to the Athletic Director as directed. - Communicate daily with parents, families, and athletes regarding schedules and other team information. - Have a communication plan for engaging families and implement an approved communication platform. - Communicate student concerns through approved channels while maintaining confidentiality; refer eligibility, discipline, academic standing, and medical clearance matters to the Athletic Director/administration. - Distribute, collect, and inventory all equipment and uniforms. - Ability to drive the district athletic bus when necessary. - Follow all district safety procedures, Emergency Action Plans, concussion protocols, weather/heat guidelines, and injury reporting requirements. - Confirm that student-athletes are cleared for participation before allowing practice or competition; coaches may not independently determine eligibility, medical clearance, or return-to-play status. - Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, contests, transportation, locker room use, and dismissal, and ensure students are released only according to district procedures. - Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Notes for Applicant

- Dates: Based on the IESA and West Suburban Middle School Conference Sport/Activity Calendar - Must follow SD104 Coaches Handbook, SD104 Board Policy, IESA, and WSMSC rules - Position is contingent on student participation & if there are not enough participants, the season can be suspended with no compensation.