Assistant Coach For Wrestling Putnam High School
Putnam High School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Assistant Coach for the Wrestling program. We're looking for a passionate individual who can help foster skill development, promote teamwork, and support our student-athletes' growth both on and off the mat. Become an integral part of our dynamic and evolving high school athletic program.
Major Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support Head Coach: Assist the Head Coach with planning, organizing, and executing practices and games.
- Player Development: Improve student-athletes' fundamental wrestling skills, tactical understanding, and physical conditioning.
- Logistics & Supervision: Help with practice/game setup and breakdown, and directly supervise student-athletes during all team activities, ensuring safety and policy adherence.
- Team Environment: Contribute to a positive, disciplined, and sportsmanlike team culture.
- Communication: Maintain effective communication with the Head Coach, players, parents, and athletic staff.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to all school, district, ECC, and CIAC rules and regulations.
- Role Modeling: Serve as a positive role model, promoting academic integrity, sportsmanship, and responsibility.
- Administrative Tasks: Assist with inventory, equipment management, and other administrative duties as needed.
- Off-Season Support: Support organized off-season training, conditioning, and summer league activities as directed by the Head Coach.
Minimum Qualifications:
- CT Certification 600: Interscholastic/Intramural Coach or eligibility for certification required
- First Aid/CPR Certification
- Demonstrated knowledge of wrestling fundamentals, strategies, and rules.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to inspire and motivate student-athletes.
- Commitment to academic excellence and holistic student development.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
Rate of Pay: $3,836 for the 2025-2026 School Year
Application Procedure:
External Applicants: Please submit your application through our website: www.putnamschoolsct.org
Internal Applicants: Please submit a letter of interest and updated resume to: Heather Taylor, Principal and Joseph Pishka, Athletic Director
Application Closing Date: Open until filled Equal Opportunity Employer