Wrestling Assistant Coach (Creative Design)
The Assistant Coach (AC) must be able to follow the guidance of the Head Coach (HC) and be an advocate for the sport. The AC must be able to support the team and provide instruction to the athletes when directed by the HC. The AC must possess the knowledge and skills to ensure that all athletes perform to their athletic abilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Is responsible to the Head Coach and the Athletic Director for all aspects of the program
Assist the HC in the creation and execution of practice plans daily in accordance with the school's schedule
Assist the HC at all contests, including travel across the state, some nights, and frequent weekends in-season
Takes an active interest in developing professional knowledge of sport both in and out of season.
Promotes respect by example through appearance, manners, behavior, language & conduct during practices and contests
Represent and support Hargrave Military Academy on and off campus in a manner fitting with the mission of the school
Promote positive sportsmanship from athletes both at practices and at contests, either at home or away
Attend required training and in-service meetings periodically
Assisting with set-up and breakdown of equipment and fields for practices and games;
Clean and dry all equipment and uniform within 24 hours;
Participates in all pre and post season inventory work, as well as attending year-end award ceremonies;
Maintains all required qualifications and certifications
Enforces all regulations of HMA as they pertain to practice, games, events (home or away) and other HMA functions
Follows rules and regulations set forth in both the Hargrave Coach's Handbook and Hargrave Employee Handbook
Other tasks as assigned by the Head Coach and Athletics Director
Wrestling Coach - in addition:
Minimum of 2 years of wrestling experience - Folkstyle and/or Freestyle
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May include, but not limited to, being able to perform the following functions: twisting; kneeling, sitting, standing, crouching, bending; reaching above head height; standing on raised platforms/ladders; and the potential of assisting in the carrying of others, for times no greater than 4 hours
Must be able to safely lift more than 50 pounds
Must be able to read and write effectively with American English as the primary language
Must be able to verbally command and to hear commands effectively to respond to Hargrave employees and Cadets
Must be comfortable working in varying degrees of seasonal weather from extreme heat and high humidity to snow and gusting winds
COMPENSATION:
Stipend, paid out at the end of regular season (Approximately around Halloween; Valentine's Day; and Memorial Day Weekend)
Free use of HMA's transportation for business-related trips
Free on-campus meals when available
Free use of the weight room
Free Family Membership to use the on campus Olympic-sized pool for open swim and 50% off specialized programs
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES SHOULD POSSESS:
Prior coaching experience or participation in a specified sport
Strong ability to communicate with our young men
Valid driver's license
Hargrave Military Academy, located in Chatham, Virginia, is an all-male military boarding school focused on college preparation and character development. Founded in 1909, the Academy is noted for ongoing academic achievement in college placement, athletics, character development, and leadership. Hargrave serves grades 7-12 and one postgraduate year. The Academy is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools via AdvancED and the Virginia Association of Independent Schools.
