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Lorain City Schools

Assistant Football Coach

Lorain, OH · On-site

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 12/3/2025 Location: Lorain High School Date Available: 2026/27 SY Closing Date: 12/9/25 + open externalApplicant must possess (or be able to ...

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Coach positions refer to roles in which individuals guide, train, and support others to develop their skills and achieve specific goals. Coaches can work in various fields such as sports, business, life, or academic settings. Their responsibilities typically include assessing needs, creating training plans, motivating participants, and providing feedback for improvement. Effective coaches possess strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills to foster growth and success in those they coach.

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To thrive as a Coach, you need deep knowledge of the sport or domain, prior coaching or relevant experience, and often certifications such as CPR, First Aid, or sport-specific credentials. Familiarity with video analysis tools, training software, and performance tracking systems is typically required. Leadership, motivational ability, and strong communication skills help foster team cohesion and individual athlete growth. These skills ensure effective athlete development, safe and efficient training, and positive team outcomes.

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Coaches often work closely with assistant coaches, athletic trainers, strength and conditioning staff, and sometimes academic advisors to ensure holistic athlete development. This collaboration allows for comprehensive support, addressing not only athletic performance but also physical health, mental well-being, and academic progress. Regular meetings and open communication channels help coaches and staff align on training plans, injury prevention strategies, and individual athlete goals. Effective teamwork among staff members is essential for creating a positive environment and maximizing the potential of every athlete.

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AspectCoach PositionsPersonal Trainers
CertificationsOften require coaching or teaching certifications, sports-specific credentialsRequire fitness or personal training certifications (e.g., NASM, ACE)
Work EnvironmentTeam settings, schools, sports teams, community programsGyms, fitness centers, private clients
Industry UsageUsed in sports, education, youth programsPrimarily in health and fitness industry
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for coaching roles in sports or educationSeeking personal fitness training services or careers

Coach positions typically involve guiding teams or individuals in sports, education, or community settings, often requiring coaching certifications. Personal trainers focus on individual fitness goals, working mainly in gyms or private sessions, with certifications centered on health and fitness. While both roles involve training and motivation, coach positions are broader in scope and often team-oriented, whereas personal trainers specialize in personal fitness development.

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Wrestling Coach Positions 2026/2027 SY

Ashtabula, OH

Ashtabula Area City School District
Outpatient Health Care • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Ashtabula Area City School Districtexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

  • Head Wrestling Coach
  • Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach
  • Junior High Assistant Wrestling Coach


QUALIFICATIONS/DUTIES FOR HEAD COACHES:

  • Current and valid CPR, First Aid, Concussion Training, Pupil Activity Permit, Ohio Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training and Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
  • Prior successful coaching experience
  • Shows loyalty to System
  • Responsible for issuing, care, and collection of equipment
  • Supervises players in areas under coach's responsibility
  • To build positive relationships with student athletes, parents and support groups for the benefit of the players and the program. Program decisions should reflect building positive relationships whenever possible
  • Oversee and coordinate the entire program  (grades 7 12) and assist other feeder programs to insure a successful comprehensive program.
  • Reach out to the general student body (grades 7 12) and other feeder programs within the area to encourage participation in the program
  • Reach out to parents and community members to help increase participation and promote a positive image of the Ashtabula Area City Schools and its program
  • Work closely with the Athletic Director and Building Principals to promote academic achievement and positive character development of our players (grades 7 12)
  • Provide a fair due process procedure for student athlete discipline that includes parental participation. Be willing to work through the development process of our young people by using well thought out  discipline procedures that use expulsion as a last resort
  • Work closely with the Athletic Director to schedule contest (grades 7-12)
  • Promote school and community spirit for our program by attending school rallies, booster, civic and other meetings marketing the program
  • Run a program with great enthusiasm and energy that is visible. Instill in the players a sense of individual and team spirit of competition
  • Run a program that always demonstrates class that is visible. Demonstrate and instill in the players an attitude of good sportsmanship, which teaches solid moral and ethical values
  • Work together in a professional manner with financial support groups and the Athletic Director to run the program, at a minimum, capable of financially sustaining itself
  • Work with Athletic Director to select assistant coaches
  • Lead, teach, and evaluate the assistant coaching staff (grades 7 12) in relationship to the goals of the comprehensive successful program as stated in this job description
  • Provide a winter and summer conditioning program (grades 7 12) within the rules of the OHSAA that insures maximum participation and supervision. These programs are to be used to encourage maximum participation and not to exclude participants from coming out for the team
  • Oversee and coordinate all summer camps for the District
  • Promote and develop a good working relationship with all coaches and teachers within the District
  • Support our student athletes in college preparation activities, e.g. application, testing, financial aid
  • Promote our student athletes with college recruiters. Great effort should be given to place student athletes at the Division I, II, or III level to participate in college. Effort should also be given to insure a career path for those student athletes that will not participate in college
  • Abide by the rules and regulations of the Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, and/or Athletic Director


QUALIFICATIONS/DUTIES FOR ASSISTANT COACHES:


  • Current and valid CPR, First Aid, Concussion Training, Pupil Activity Permit, Ohio Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training and Fundamentals of Coaching Certification.
  • Prior successful coaching experience
  • Shows loyalty to System
  • Responsible for issuing, care, and collection of equipment
  • Supervises players in areas under coach's responsibility
  • To build positive relationships with student athletes, parents and support groups for the benefit of the players and the program. Program decisions should reflect building positive relationships whenever possible
  • Oversee and coordinate the entire program  (grades 7 12) and assist other feeder programs to insure a successful comprehensive program.
  • Reach out to the general student body (grades 7 12) and other feeder programs within the area to encourage participation in the program
  • Reach out to parents and community members to help increase participation and promote a positive image of the Ashtabula Area City Schools and its program
  • Work closely with the Athletic Director and Building Principals to promote academic achievement and positive character development of our players (grades 7 12)
  • Provide a fair due process procedure for student athlete discipline that includes parental participation. Be willing to work through the development process of our young people by using well thought out  discipline procedures that use expulsion as a last resort
  • Work closely with the Athletic Director to schedule contest (grades 7-12)
  • Promote school and community spirit for our program by attending school rallies, booster, civic and other meetings marketing the program
  • Run a program with great enthusiasm and energy that is visible. Instill in the players a sense of individual and team spirit of competition
  • Run a program that always demonstrates class that is visible. Demonstrate and instill in the players an attitude of good sportsmanship, which teaches solid moral and ethical values
  • Work together in a professional manner with financial support groups and the Athletic Director to run the program, at a minimum, capable of financially sustaining itself
  • Work with Athletic Director to select assistant coaches
  • Lead, teach, and evaluate the assistant coaching staff (grades 7 12) in relationship to the goals of the comprehensive successful program as stated in this job description
  • Provide a winter and summer conditioning program (grades 7 12) within the rules of the OHSAA that insures maximum participation and supervision. These programs are to be used to encourage maximum participation and not to exclude participants from coming out for the team
  • Oversee and coordinate all summer camps for the District
  • Promote and develop a good working relationship with all coaches and teachers within the District
  • Support our student athletes in college preparation activities, e.g. application, testing, financial aid
  • Promote our student athletes with college recruiters. Great effort should be given to place student athletes at the Division I, II, or III level to participate in college. Effort should also be given to insure a career path for those student athletes that will not participate in college
  • Abide by the rules and regulations of the Ashtabula Area City Schools Board of Education
  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, and/or Athletic Director


Salary: As per Master Agreement 



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