Wrestling coach openings/changes for 2021-22 season (Updated 6/3/21)

I will do my best to keep up with each job opening — and hiring — but I do need your help.

If you know of any open jobs — or any new coaches — please forward that info to me at bparsons@orlandosentinel.com.

Coaching changes

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Contacts for open jobs

(Some info taken from FHSAA website)

Bartow: In need of a Wrestling Coach. All interested individuals should apply at https://polkschoolsfl.com/employmentopenings/ and submit a Resume to Brandon Kneer at brandon.kneer@polk-fl.net. We have teaching/para positions available as well.

Boca Raton: The ideal candidate will have high school and/or collegiate coaching experience, have a solid background in skill development, be a great communicator to athletes, parents, and school personnel, and have a strong desire to help develop well rounded student athletes. Interested candidates should email their resume to Brandon.walker@palmbeachschools.org.

Celebration: High school or College coaching experience is required. We are looking for our next coach to take on all the duties that include but are not limited to: – Develop and promote a culture of positive learning and leadership to help student-athletes succeed both on the mat and in the classroom – Coordinating organized practices for all levels of the Wrestling programs – Making and confirming schedules – Recruit, supervise, develop and evaluate assistant coaches – Maintain accurate athletic paperwork – Monitor students’ grades for eligibility. – Establish and maintain parent communication – Proactive in promoting and assisting our athletes with attaining opportunities to play at the next level – Develop and implement Off-Season/Summer conditioning including a weight program Team has finished 2nd in 3A-5 District past 3 years and made Region Duals finals 2 years ago. Applicants should possess coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level, and a Bachelor’s degree. Qualified candidates will exemplify strong leadership and character, with a successful background in high school wrestling. Athletic Director is a former wrestling coach of over 30 years, so administrative support will be strong! Teaching positions available in Math, English, Social Studies, Science, Spanish, ESE and possibly PE. Qualified candidates should email their resume and references to: Rick Tribit Richard.Tribit@osceolaschools.net Athletic Director Celebration High 1809 Celebration Boulevard Celebration, FL 34769 Celebration High School is situated in the vibrant/growing community of Celebration, close to Walt Disney World and the I-4 corridor. For the right coach with a desire to build a successful program, we believe you will find all the qualities necessary to do so in Celebration!

Evangelical Christian: Currently looking to hire a varsity wrestling head coach. ECS is a non-denominational Christian School serving grades k-12. There are currently no teaching position available with this coaching position. However, there are great opportunities at ECS to build a club wrestling program. If you are interested in the position, please email your resume to ECS Athletic Director, Scott Guttery. sguttery@goecs.org

Homestead: Currently seeking to hire a candidate that is able to assist with the management and supervision of athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions while promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.

Horizon: A new public high school located in Winter Garden, Florida is accepting resumes for the position of Head Wrestling Coach to begin in the summer of 2021. The Horizon campus will be located off of SR 429 behind the Walt Disney World Resort in the southwestern most corner of Orange County. The new state of the art campus will open in June of 2021 and will initially house grades 9-11 in its first year, as well as a separate 6-8 middle school on campus for the first two years (while a new middle school campus is being completed). Interested candidates should hold a passion for not only coaching wrestling at a high level, but creating a program culture that develops an all-encompassing approach to mentoring, educating and developing the student-athletes and coaching staff in all phases (physically, mentally, and socially) through a comprehensive year round program. Full time staff and teaching positions are available in all subject areas. Candidates wishing to apply for the instructional position along with the coaching vacancy should have FLDOE teacherv , ,Ñ s certification fully completed or must possess a letter of eligibility. Interested candidates should send: a resume (coaching & professional), and reference to Scott Drabczyk (Director of Athletics) at Scott.Drabczyk@ocps.net. For the complete job listing please visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10p1iqLGiLEnNFKu_EucmR27kwlSj_nE7/view?usp=sharing

Miami Central: Seeking a head coach for boys wrestling. Resumes will be accepted until 6/8. Contact AD Andre Jackson at a1jackson@dadeschools.net

Port Orange Atlantic: Vacancy for Head Wrestling Coach at Atlantic High School, Port Orange, FL. Candidates should email their resume to Tron Griffin at tdgriffi@volusia.k12.fl.us, no phone calls please. Thank You.

Seabreeze: If interested, send a letter of interest, resume and reference page electronically to: Brad Montgomery Seabreeze High School Director of Athletics 2700 N. Oleander Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32118 bsmontgo@volusia.k12.fl.us Instructional openings are a possibility. Please no phone calls at this time.

Weeki Wachee: Head and assistant coaching positions available at Weeki Wachee High School. If you have any questions or interest in the position, please email the Athletic Director at mchugh_p@hcsb.k12.fl.us

Assistant openings

Harmony: Looking for a head girls coach and an assistant boys coach. Team is consistently among the best in Central Florida and placed 6th in the state. We return 4 state qualifiers including a 3rd place finisher. We have won the District 5 years in a row and the Conference 2 years in a row, as well as placing second in our Region. We are looking for a coach who is interested in taking over the program in the next year or two. Contact Victor Lorenzano if interested at lorenzav@osceola.k12.fl.us.

Kissimmee Osceola: Looking for 2 assistant wrestling coaches. We have a great program and the best tournament staff in the country. 2 State Champs and a State runner-up return and all are underclassman. There will be teaching positions at the high school. Sorry there will not be any pe positions. But math, science, reading and social studies are all possibilities. Send your resume to birdj@osceola.k12.fl.us

Naples: Seeking a qualified candidate for the Assistant Wrestling Coach Position. This position will assist the Head Coach with the organizing, planning and coaching of the Naples High School Wrestling program. Qualifications: Secondary Teaching Certification Required Prior Successful Teaching Experience Required Prior successful wrestling coaching experience preferably at the high school level required

Suncoast: Looking for two paid assistant wrestling coaches. Please contact Dan Tria at suncoastwrestling@gmail.com

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