Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching
Date Posted:
10/15/2025
Location:
Junior High/Priest River Lamanna High
Closing Date:
10/25/2025Job Opened: 10-15-25 Job Closes: 10-25-25
Location: Junior High
Pay: $2000 Stipend
TITLE: JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING COACH
QUALIFICATIONS
Employment as a teacher - preferred.
CPR/1st Aid Certification in Person
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and/or ASEP Principles of Coaching required
NFHS Teaching & Modeling Behavior
St. Luke's Concussion Course required.
NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Course
NFHS Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Course
Demonstrated knowledge of [wrestling], sports training, conditioning, injury prevention, and the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
Related experience as determined by the head coach and/or the Board
Ability to foster and sustain students' interest in the sport and promote skill development
Possess good organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work well with students, parents, and colleagues
Maintain confidentiality of staff and students
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY TO
Head Coach and Athletic Director
JOB SUMMARY
To motivate and develop in each participant skills, attitudes, and habits that will guide them toward success, personal growth, and good character. To provide examples of fair play, team building, and respect. Provide leadership and motivation to excel.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working with Student Athletes
Supervise assigned teams and players, overseeing an assigned area of focus such as offense, defense, goalie, or transition game
Attend all tryouts, practice meetings, and in-school events, and help supervise students during related field trips and other out-of-school functions
Help organize practice schedules and game rosters
Assist the Head Coach in assigning positions to players, and develop strategies and styles of play
Attend out-of-school meetings, supervise fundraisers, and help students prepare for competitions
Coach individual participants of varying abilities in the skills necessary for achievement in the sport involved
Help track student performance throughout the season and develop stat sheets on players
Ensure the safety of the students and maintain responsibility for the security of equipment and facilities
Ensure that safety equipment is used correctly
Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy pertaining to medical procedures and student athletes, including the district's concussion policy
Help ensure that students are eligible to participate, and that they have had any necessary physical examinations
Actively promote the athletic program, seek student participation, and select team members
Model positive behavior and maintain a supportive environment and remain professional, even when tension is high
Maintain high standards of conduct for student athletes, including respect and fair play
Assist the Head Coach in upholding the rules of the Idaho High School Activities Association Handbook
Other
Work with other coaches, parents, referees, news reporters, operators of non-district facilities used for practice or competition as directed by the head coach
Assist the head coach, when requested to do so, in maintaining necessary attendance forms, insurance records, physical check-up forms, accident reporting, and all other required paperwork
Be prepared to take over full coaching duties in the event the head coach is absent or becomes ill
Assist in evaluating the program annually and making recommendations for improvements as necessary
Assume responsibility for his or her continuing professional growth and development through such efforts as attendance at professional meetings, and by reading professional publications
Adhere to The Code of Ethics of the Idaho Teaching Profession adopted by the Professional Standards Commission and the State Board of Education as well as to the National Federation of State High School Associations Coaches Code of Ethics
Seek assistance should emergencies arise
Represent the school district in a positive manner
Know and follow school district policy and chain of command
Perform other duties as assigned
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the head coach and/or the athletics and activities director in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
By contract as determined by the Board of Trustees in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.
NOTE
All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.
Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools
I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel
I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts
I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance
IDAPA 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D
IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L
IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z
IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy-Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders