Wrestling Coach (Hufford Junior High School) 2026-2027

Wrestling Coach (Hufford Junior High School)

Joliet Public Schools District 86 HUFFORD - JOLIET, Illinois

Job Details

Term: 9 months. Position type: Temporary. Position: Coach. Position guide: Certified Personnel. Reports to: Jr. High Principal, Athletic Director. Immediate start. Internal staff.

Qualifications

• Professional expertise in wrestling.
• Current CPR/AED certification prior to first scheduled practice.
• Responsible professional behavior.
• Knowledge of game rules and league regulations.
• Demonstrated skills in youth leadership.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a variety of people.
• Participation in Coaches Certification Program.

Responsibilities

• Coach’s individual participation in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Plans and schedules a regular program of practices throughout the season.
• Encourages academic success by maintaining student eligibility records.
• Works closely with the athletic director in scheduling intramural and interscholastic contests.
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Plans and conducts tryouts for sport being coached.
• Maintains necessary paperwork (attendance forms, tryout records, insurance forms, student physicals, etc.).
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times.
• Oversees penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Oversees safety conditions of the facility & equipment.
• Participates in professional growth activities as scheduled.
• Assists Athletic Director in planning and supervising an annual recognition program for school athletes.
• Submits media requests through Sandy Zalewski (Director of Communication and Development) for publication. Coaches do not submit directly to media groups.
• Performs other duties as assigned.