Wrestling Assistant Coach

About the Employer

Assistant Coach - Boys Wrestling @ MHS #1765

Job Description

Location:

Monroe High School

Start Date:
November 16, 2026

Anticipated End Date:
February 8, 2027

Shift Time:
2:30-5:00 PM

Optional Benefits:
The district offers the following optional benefits to coaches, mostly by payroll deduction:

Position Info

Current District Employees Must Apply Within 5 Days of Posting Date or Position Will Remain Open Until Filled.

Classification: Classified

Title: Athletic Coach - Assistant Level

Reports to: Head Coach of Assigned Sport

Position Summary

To provide assistance to the head coach. To plan, organize and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper condition in the assigned sport, designed to meet the needs and interest of student athletes. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement as well as competitiveness. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.

Applicants are encouraged to review Board Policy and Procedures 4295 to understand the district’s philosophy and direction for its interscholastic activities.

Candidates for coaching positions are screened and interviewed by the High School Assistant Principal in Charge of Athletics and/or Principal. To apply for a coaching job, candidates submit a completed application and a letter of interest to the Personnel Department.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:
Previous Coaching Experience in Assigned Sport and at Same Level
Previous Teaching Experience at Same Level as Assigned Sport

Special Requirements:
Valid First Aid/CPR Card Prior to Assuming Any Coaching Responsibilities
Successful Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation Fingerprint Clearance
I-9 Employment Eligibility in Compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act
HIV/HBV Training (Obtain Within 60 Days of Hire Date - District Provided)
Human Resources New Hire Training (Obtain Within 60 Days of Hire Date - District Provided)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Rules and Regulations Governing the Sport Including WIAA Guidelines
Current Educational Research and Issues Related to Student Athletes
Effective Coaching Techniques for Developing Student Athletes

Position Responsibilities

Leadership & Ethics:
Teaching Sportsmanship, Cooperation, Work Ethic and Responsibility to One’s Team
Supporting and Enforcing District’s Rules/Regulations and Code of Conduct for Athletes
Maintaining Communications with Head Coach Including Attending Required Coaches’ Meetings
Complying with Monroe High School Rules, District Policies, and WIAA League Requirements

Program Management:
Assisting the Head Coach as Directed
Attending All Team Meetings, Practices, and Competitions as Assigned
Supervising and Conducting Practices and Contests Safely; Supervising Locker Rooms and Buses
Managing Uniforms, Equipment, and School Facilities in a Responsible Manner
Assisting with Press Box Duties and Side Line Activities
Ensuring the Availability of a Properly Supplied First Aid Kit and Emergency Care Cards at All Times
Monitoring Athletes’ School Attendance, Grades, and Personal Conduct

Coaching Skill:
Instructing Athletes in Safety Procedures and the Need to Report Injuries Immediately to Coach
Teaching Sports Techniques, Rules, Strategies, and Playing Tactics
Attending Clinics/Workshops Related to the Sport
Conditioning Athletes Appropriately for Activities Requiring Endurance, Strength, and Agility
Responding to Player Injuries with Approved First Aid Techniques and Referral to Team Trainer
Adhering to Federal and State Laws and District Regulations, Policies, Procedures, and Practices
Mandatory Reporter for Incidents of Child Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, Bullying, Boundary Invasions, Fights, Substance Abuse Etc.
Abiding by Employment Provisions Provided in the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Observing Strict Confidentiality Regarding Student Information
Maintaining Regular Punctual Attendance

Physical/Mental Requirements

The Work Environment Characteristics Described Are Representative of Those an Employee May Encounter While Performing the Essential Functions of This Job.
The Physical Requirements Indicated Below Are Examples of the Physical Aspects That This Position Classification Must Perform in Carrying Out Essential Job Functions:
Use of a Personal Computer
Use of a Telephone and Other Office Equipment
Ability to Perceive the Nature of Sound; Near/Far Visual Acuity, Depth Perception
Ability to Communicate Orally; Manual Dexterity to Operate Office Machines, Gross and Fine Motor Skills
Exert 10 to 20 Pounds of Force on a Frequent Basis
Ability to Lift, Carry, Push, Pull or Otherwise Move Objects
Ability to Operate a Motor Vehicle

Employment Conditions

This Position is That of an Assistant Coach and is Represented by Monroe Education Association Collective Bargaining Unit.
The Position of Head Coach Will Work a Schedule Determined by the Athletic Season.
Salary and Benefits as Determined by the Current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Coaching Salaries Vary Depending on Coaching Assignment, Coaching Experience, and Level of Competition.

Evaluation Procedures

Performance Shall Be Evaluated Annually According to Board and Administrative Policies and Procedures.

Created:

April 2017