Head Wrestling Coach

- Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Head Coach - Date Posted: 5/1/2024 - Location: Foley Activities Department JOB POSTING HEAD WRESTLING COACH WINTER 2024-2025 FOLEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Job Summary: We are looking for a positive, high energy and committed individual to join our coaching staff. A Head Coach will fulfill responsibilities of the position in accordance with the MSHSL and school district guidelines as directed by the Activities Director. The Head Coach plays an important role in instructing student participants in the individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training necessary for student-athletes to realize a degree of individual and team success. Foley High School is looking for coaches who possess the following: Previous high school coaching experience preferred - preferably as a head coach or varsity assistant Ability to motivate and direct student-athletes in an educationally-based atmosphere High level of knowledge of fundamentals and technique development at all age levels across all areas of wrestling Ability to connect with, motivate, and support participants and assistant coaches throughout the entire program Strong skills and experience with communication techniques and conflict resolution Ability to form positive relationships with parents, athletes, officials, community, booster organizations, and administration Provide direction, partnership and communication with youth programs for overall program development and youth program structure Focus on promoting leadership in the program and community Dedication to a culture and vision that promotes furthering the benefits of co-curricular activities and well-rounded student-athletes The ability to collaborate and partner supportively with the entire Foley Public Schools team of coaches and advisors in all programs Views success not just as winning, but as helping team members reach their goals A strong passion for continuous improvement of one’s own coach abilities, furthering the state of the entire wrestling program, and a focus on upholding a strong wrestling tradition Education Requirements: Valid coaching license from accredited college, and/or Completion of the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching class per MSHSL policy. Applicants should apply through Applitrack and include: a letter of application, a current resume, and three letters of reference. On staff applicants please turn in a letter of interest to Activities Director Eric Inglis via email at einglis@apps.isd51.org Open until filled. If you have any questions regarding this position please contact Eric Inglis at (320) 968-8415 or einglis@apps.isd51.org Date of Posting: May 1, 2024 Email To A Friend Print Version