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Mercy High School Burlingame
Wrestling Coach
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What they do
A Coach works with individual athletes or with sports teams to develop skills and improve teamwork and competitive performance. Runs practice sessions and physical conditioning programs; assesses the strengths and weaknesses of players; plans strategies for games; motivates and encourage players and teaches good sportsmanship.
$50,313 / year median in California
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Company Overview Mercy High School Burlingame is an esteemed all-girls college preparatory secondary school situated on a beautiful wooded campus. We are dedicated to fostering a nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Job Overview We are seeking an energetic and dedicated Wrestling Coach to inspire and develop young athletes' skills and sportsmanship. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the school's first wrestling team, promote healthy competition, and cultivate a love for the sport among students. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, sports coaching experience, and a passion for working with youth to our vibrant school community. Responsibilities Plan and execute engaging wrestling practices that focus on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship Coach wrestling matches, providing strategic guidance and motivating players to perform their best Foster a positive team environment through effective communication and behavior management Assess player abilities and provide constructive feedback to support growth Collaborate with school staff on team logistics, schedules, and student safety protocols Promote sportsmanship, discipline, and respect both on and off the court Maintain equipment, ensure safety standards are met, including AED operation readiness Collaborate with our sister and brother schools and their wrestling programs Requirements Prior experience in wrestling coaching or sports-specific training instruction Proven ability to work effectively with children and adolescents in a coaching setting Strong communication skills to engage students, parents, and school staff Knowledge of first aid and CPR certification; AED operation experience preferred Background in sports team leadership or coaching across various sports such as soccer, basketball, cheerleading, climbing, judo, karate or martial arts is advantageous Experience working with students in physical education or childcare environments Ability to manage behavior positively while fostering teamwork and confidence Enthusiasm for promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles among youth Post-hiring coach and safety courses required Competition Day responsibilities including: ○ Support the Assistant Coach with assigned duties ○ Supervision of teams ○ Score and state keeping Other responsibilities include not limited to: ○ Schedules camp and organizes team bonding activities ○ Registers for competitions ○ Attends Mercy Athletic Department meetings ○ Coaching within compliance of all
NFHS/CCS
rules ○ Involved with the development and coordination of the Mercy Burlingame Tennis program, which includes Varsity, Junior Varsity ○ Monitors the progress of the Mercy Burlingame Tennis program ○ Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School and Head of School. To perform the job successfully, the individual must possess the ability to perform as part of team and have excellent interpersonal skills; have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of audiences; have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and meet multiple deadlines. In addition, the Head Wrestling Coach must be able to meet the following expectations:- Attends all Wrestling program activities including practices and games, team meetings, and off season conditioning.
- Supervises Assistant Coaches.
- Collaborate with the Assistant Coach to organize practice plans.
- Lead drills and provide individual skill instruction during practice.
- Support the program during team activities, including travel.
- Competition Day responsibilities including: ○ Support the Assistant Coach with assigned duties ○ Supervision of teams ○ Score and state keeping
- Other responsibilities include not limited to: Schedules camp and organizes team bonding activities Registers for competitions Attends Mercy Athletic Department meetings Coaching within compliance of all
NFHS/CCS
rules Involved with the development and coordination of the Mercy Burlingame Wrestling program, which includes Varsity, Junior Varsity Monitors the progress of the Mercy Burlingame Wrestling program Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Head of School and Head ofSchool.- Maintain strong relationships with Mercy staff, students, and parents