Durango School District 9-R
25/26 Head Wrestling Coach, Escalante Middle School
Durango School District 9-R, Durango, Colorado, us, 81302
Overview
Durango School District 9-R is accepting applications for Head Wrestling Coach at Miller Middle School. This coaching position includes instructing middle school students (grades 7 and 8) in the fundamental skills, strategies, and physical training of wrestling. We are a member of the San Juan Basin League; the season runs late January 2026 through mid March 2026.
Responsibilities
Instruct players on techniques to develop fundamental wrestling skills
Plan and organize practices
Provide feedback to help players improve
Lead athletes and coaching staff in a positive, organized manner
Assist head coach in other duties as assigned
Communicate with players, coaches, parents, athletic director, and administration
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and ability to organize and positively lead athletes and wrestling coaching staff
Fundamental knowledge of wrestling
Experience working with school-aged athletes
CPR/AED certified, or ability to get certified
Instruct players on techniques to develop fundamental skills
Provide feedback to help players improve
Encourage and support good teamwork and sportsmanship
Communicate with players, coaches, parents, AD and admin
Benefits and Equal Opportunity Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Education Administration Programs
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Responsibilities
Instruct players on techniques to develop fundamental wrestling skills
Plan and organize practices
Provide feedback to help players improve
Lead athletes and coaching staff in a positive, organized manner
Assist head coach in other duties as assigned
Communicate with players, coaches, parents, athletic director, and administration
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and ability to organize and positively lead athletes and wrestling coaching staff
Fundamental knowledge of wrestling
Experience working with school-aged athletes
CPR/AED certified, or ability to get certified
Instruct players on techniques to develop fundamental skills
Provide feedback to help players improve
Encourage and support good teamwork and sportsmanship
Communicate with players, coaches, parents, AD and admin
Benefits and Equal Opportunity Durango School District 9-R is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Laura Galido, Compliance Officer, Durango School District 9-R, 281 Sawyer Drive, Suite 100, Durango, CO 81303, (970) 247-5411, lgalido@durangoschools.org, or the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 Spear Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, (303) 844-5695.
Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries: Education Administration Programs
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