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Lawrence High School - Varsity Wrestling Coach
Letter of Interest / Resume by 6/14/10:
Jeff Miller, Athletic Director
650 W. St. Joseph St.
Lawrence, MI 49064
jeffmiller@lawrencetigers.com

Qualifications:
  • Sport specific participation
  • Varsity coaching experience
  • Internal CAP certified candidates preferred
Reports to:
  • School Athletic Director
  • Principal or Administrator Designee
Job Goal:
  • To help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem.
Critical Skills:
  1. Previous and extensive Football coaching experience
  2. Work well with athletes
  3. Ability to speak clearly and audibly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
  4. Ability to quickly analyze a situation and provide prompt advice
  5. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner
  6. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others
  7. Ability to travel as needed
Performance Responsibilities:
  1. Enforce all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association and School.
  2. Maintain an accurate squad roster at all times.
  3. Verify that no candidate is issued equipment or allowed to practice until he/she has completed a physical exam/participation agreement forms.
  4. Supervise practice sessions and maintain security of the locker room.
  5. Serve as an advisor to the students on his/her squad.
  6. Report injuries of participants to proper school officials. Follow injury policy as explained in Coach’s handbook.
  7. Support and facilitate established decisions and policy decisions of a general nature that are in keeping with the established policies and procedures of the school.
  8. Organize a system for uniform and equipment checkout and ensure that all students are accountable at the conclusion of each season.
  9. Support the total athletic program of the Lawrence school system.
  10. Attend all coaches meetings
Sprague High School, Salem, Oregon - Head Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Applications: www.salkeiz.k12.or.us - www.edzapp.com
Mark Risen - Athletic Director
Sprague High School
Salem, Oregon
E-mail: risen_mark@salkeiz.k12.or.us
A 6A high school with 1,800 students, Sprague has an exceptional wrestling program, having won nine district titles in the last twelve years and finishing in the top ten at the state meet seven of the past ten years, including 2nd in 2009 and 4th in 2010. Most of this years team is returning.

With various teaching positions also available, this position should be quite attractive to experienced wrestling coaches ready to lead a high profile, successful wrestling program.
Clarenceville High School Varsity Head Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Kevin Murphy - Athletic Director
Clarenceville High School
20155 Middlebelt Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
E-mail: kmurphy@clarenceville.k12.mi.us
Okemos Middle School Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Bob Bullock - MS Athletic Director
Chippewa/Kinawa MS's
4000 North Okemos Road
Okemos, MI 48864
E-mail: bob.bullock@okemosschools.net Phone: (517) 706-4803
Portage West Middle School Head Wrestling Coach
Requirements:
  1. Prior coaching or teaching experience with the age range of 11-14 year olds.
  2. Knowledge of the sport of wrestling. (You do not need to be an expert. Knowledge of basic wrestling techniques is what we are looking for.)
  3. To be open to working with an assistant coach and the high school varsity coaches when they stop in once a week.
  4. To be able to pass a required background and finger print check.
  5. A good attitude and patience to work with Middle School athletes.
Pay: First step pay is $1,500

Resume and references can be sent to:
Geoff Helsom - Athletic Coordinator
Portage West Middle School
7145 Moorsbridge Rd.
Portage, MI 49024
Perry Varsity Head and Assistant Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Dan Hare - Athletic Director
Perry High School
2555 Britton Road
Perry, MI 48872
Phone: (517) 625-3104
Fax: (517) 625-6256
Okemos Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach
Contact:
Keith Froelich
Okemos High School
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
Email: keith.froelich@okemosschools.net
Phone: (517) 706-4930
Melvindale Varsity Assistant Wrestling Coach
Contact:
John Leroy
Athletic Director
Melvindale High School
18656 Prospect St.
Melvindale, MI 48122
Email: leroyj@melnap.k12.mi.us
Phone: (313) 389-3320