RIVER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING

Position: Varsity Wrestling Coach

Location: River Valley Middle/High School & New Buffalo High School

Compensation: According to the River Valley/New Buffalo Coaching Compensation Scale

Qualifications

ü Has a high school diploma or its equivalency.

ü Has playing experience in sport.

ü Demonstrated coaching experience and knowledge of MHSAA standards and guidelines.

ü Has excellent communication skills.

ü Has the ability to develop professional working relationships with staff, parents, students, and community members.

ü Commitment to building a strong partnership between River Valley and New Buffalo high school programs and athletic departments through a cooperative agreement that requires excellent communication and collaboration skills with both districts.

ü Has the ability to work as a team with other coaching staff and school administrators.

ü Has experience working with middle/high school students.

Essential functions of the job include but are not limited to the following:

ü Reliable, regular, and punctual on-site attendance is required to perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of a coach.

ü Manage athletes’ behavior by modeling, teaching, expecting and enforcing behavioral expectations in a firm, fair, friendly manner so kids can fulfill their potential as adults.

ü Model, teach, expect and enforce good sportsmanship.

ü Take all necessary precautions to provide for the health and safety of athletes and to protect equipment, materials, and facilities - including taking inventories.

ü Develop and implement engaging and effective practice and game plans.

ü Establish and communicate clear objectives for all athletes.

ü Provide individualized and small group instruction to meet the needs of each athlete.

ü Monitor and evaluate the progress of individual athletes; and use the information to adjust coaching strategies.

ü Participate in team, coaches and parent meetings.

ü Communicate necessary information regularly to athletes, parents and colleagues regarding athlete progress, needs, and scheduling updates.

ü Perform other duties as assigned.

ALL INTERESTED APPLICANTS must apply through Red Rover: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/RVSD

Please upload your letter of interest, resume, reference letters, transcripts, and other pertinent information directly to your application.

Questions may be directed to Colby Caid, Athletic Director at (269) 756-7654 or email him at ccaid@rivervalleyschools.org

Date of Posting: May 6, 2025 Deadline Date: Until Filled