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Milton Hershey School Wrestling Assistant Coach- Middle School in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Wrestling Assistant Coach- Middle School - ( 24000146 )
Description
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a cost-free home and school with over 2,000 students from lower-income settings. The School’s mission is to nurture and educate the students so each one can reach his or her full potential. MHS provides enrolled students a multitude of opportunities, including numerous athletic options with access to state-of-the-art athletic facilities led by a committed coaching staff.
MHS is currently seeking a Wrestling (7th & 8th grade) Assistant Coach for a one-year ancillary position at the Middle School. The Assistant Coach is responsible for helping the Head Coach lead the program year-round to develop students athletically and competitively, as well as instilling character so they excel in their sport and in life. The season runs from November through February. Practice hours are from 3:15 pm - 5:30 pm or 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm.
Some of the responsibilities include:
Planning and overseeing all aspects of the sport’s program.
Ensuring the program is competitive and character-building.
Recruiting students to participate and collaborating with the primary and middle schools to develop talent pipelines.
Establishing year-round strategies and processes to train & invest in student skill development.
Leading all practice sessions and coaching at all games and events.
Provide exceptional coaching within the Milton Hershey Framework to teach The Milton Hershey Way.
Hiring and maintaining a coaching support staff.
Implementing creative strategies to offset unique circumstances of MHS’s programs.
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
At least 1 year of successful coaching experience with demonstrated success in establishing a highly competitive program, while also instilling high quality character.
Must have current knowledge of techniques, rules and regulations, and training theory of the sport.
Demonstrated ability to lead & inspire diverse youth. Experience working with lower income students preferred.
Demonstrated exceptional organizational and planning skills.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a team of coaches.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate & influence in cross-functional settings.
Ability to build a network to facilitate new and creative opportunities.
Candidate should be eager to build the program & invest in student talent development year round.
Candidate should demonstrate high degree of integrity as all MHS staff are considered to be role models for students.
Schedule : Part-time
Job Type : Temporary Work
Job Posting : Sep 5, 2024
Req ID: 24000146
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