Summary

Athletics/Activities | Head Coach | Foley Activities Department

Description

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