Head High School Girls Wrestling Coach

COACHING POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

High School — Girls Wrestling

Head HS Girls Wrestling Coach

Doniphan-Trumbull wrestling has established itself as one of the premier Class C programs in Nebraska. In 2024, the Cardinals made program history by producing their first-ever state champions — Dakota Gibson (132 lbs) and Tycen Breckner (285 lbs) — at the CHI Health Center in Omaha. The program has grown from 14 to 23+ wrestlers in recent seasons and continues to build at all levels, including a rapidly expanding girls’ wrestling program that grew from one competitor to seven in a single year.

Head Coach Andrew Smith leads a dedicated staff committed to developing the whole athlete. D-T also hosts the annual “Rumble in Trumbull” dual invitational, reflecting the program’s growing profile in the region. This is a program on the rise, and we are looking for coaches who want to be part of it.

Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools is seeking a motivated and experienced Head Coach to lead the High School Girls Wrestling program. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and grow one of the fastest-expanding programs in Class C Nebraska.

D-T\’s girls\’ wrestling program has seen explosive growth — expanding from just one competitor to seven in a single season — and is poised for continued development. The head coach will be responsible for the overall direction of the program, working closely with the Activities Director and the established boys\’ program coaching staff.

•       Oversee all aspects of the high school girls wrestling program, including practice planning, athlete development, and competition preparation

•       Coordinate scheduling, announcements, and logistics with the Activities Director

•       Assist in the selection and evaluation of assistant coaches

•       Supervise locker rooms, travel, and playing areas during team activities

•       Promote the program positively within the school and community

•       Serve as a role model and mentor for student-athletes

•       Care for and maintain equipment and conduct annual inventory

•       Adhere to all NSAA, district, and NDE policies and guidelines

•       High school diploma or GED required; Nebraska Teaching Certificate preferred

•       Special Services Certificate in coaching preferred (or willingness to obtain)

•       First Aid and CPR certification required (may be obtained upon hire)

•       Valid Nebraska motor vehicle operator’s license with school van certification

•       Wrestling experience and/or prior coaching experience strongly preferred

•       On-staff certificated employees encouraged to apply

•       Commitment to student-athlete development, sportsmanship, and community

•       State champion-producing program with strong community and administrative support

•       Collaborative, experienced coaching staff dedicated to athlete growth at all levels

•       Growing girls’ wrestling program with significant upside

•       Excellent AQuESTT-rated district with proud academic and activities traditions

•       Close-knit central Nebraska community near Hastings and Grand Island

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, current resume, and references to:

Dr. Jeremy Braden, Superintendent

Doniphan-Trumbull Public Schools  |  Doniphan, Nebraska

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