Latest head and assistant coach openings in Florida
November 5, 2024
Here are the latest known coaching changes in high school wrestling for the state of Florida.
If you know of any coaching changes or openings, please let me know by sending me an email to brant@kabrawrestling.com.
Boys Head Coaches
Girls Head Coaches
Boys Head Coach Openings
Lake Buena Vista: (from FHSAA classifieds) Seeking a Head Boys and Girls Wrestling coach. Seeking a candidate with the ability to build a program, effectively motivate student athletes both physically and mentally, communicate with both parents and student athletes, teach the fundamentals of the game with strategic planning and instruction, and cooperatively work with faculty, staff, and administration. We are looking for a candidate who is organized, hardworking, an effective communicator and motivator, and possess the desire to build a successful and respected program in a highly competitive area. Prior head coaching experience is preferred but not required. Interested candidates must submit the following to Athletic Director Lauren Bradley for consideration including a cover letter and resume. No phone calls please. Email: Lauren.bradley@ocps.net
Lake Wales: Looking for a head wrestling coach for the 2024-2025 boys and girls season. Responsibilities include overseeing practices, matches, transportation, and student athlete eligibility. The coach would need to be available for after school practices and Saturday matches. It would be the responsibility of the individual to complete all required certification requirements set by the FHSAA to be a coach. Please contact Athletic Director Arianne Seidl at arianne.seidl@lwcharterschools.com.
Palmetto Ridge: (from FHSAA classifieds) Is seeking candidates to become the new Head Coach for Boys Wrestling. There may be teaching positions available based on your current FLDOE Teacher certification. The position does not require you to be a teacher but would be preferred. We are looking for the best candidate whether they are a teacher or not. Position will start officially on November 11th and oversee all operations relevant to the wrestling program. The PRHS Wrestling program has had a very successful past and we would like to see the program strengthen and grow. Applicants can send resume to Activities Coordinator Brent Brickzin at brickzbr@collierschools.com or go to collierschools.com and apply.
Girls Head Coach Openings
McKeel Academy: Looking for a girls coach, contact Frank Olinger at Frankolinger@mckeelschools.com
Assistant Coach Openings
Cocoa Beach: currently looking for an Assistant Girls Wrestling Coach and a JV Boys Wrestling Coach. Our program currently has a very large amount of JV wrestlers that need a dedicated coach to come on board and help them develop. Please contact Chris Kelly at WrestleCocoaBeach@gmail.com if you are interested or have any questions.
East River: has two assistant coaching positions available. These are supplemental positions with possible teaching positions available. They can reach out to me through email for more information. Anthony.Gilbert@ocps.net.
Flagler Palm Coast is looking for girls and boys assistant coaches. Possible teaching positions may be available depending on certification(s) (No PE jobs at this time). Anyone interested can contact bossardetd@flaglerschools.com or drabczyks@flaglerschools.com.
Gainesville: Looking for both JV and girls coaches. Please contact Luis Mendez at GHSwrestling@usa.com if interested.
Horizon: Seeking assistant coaches for the 2024-25 season for both boys and girls wrestling teams. If you or anyone you know is interested please reach out through here or through email. Contact Anthony.byrd@ocps.net
Kissimmee Osceola: Looking for an assistant coach for its girls team. The ideal coach would have a wrestling background, be at least 4 years out of high school, and specifically want to focus on developing girls wrestling. If interested please email Coach L at justin.lesniewski@osceolaschools.net.
Land O’ Lakes: Looking for an assistant coach. Contact Edward Marley at emarley89@aol.com
Mandarin: Looking for an assistant coach. Contact AJ Stensrud at Stensrud.Andrew@mayo.edu
McKeel Academy: Looking for a JV coach, contact Frank Olinger at Frankolinger@mckeelschools.com
Mitchell: Looking to expand its Wrestling coaching staff. We have a supplemental position open. Anyone interested contact mloguidi@pasco.k12.fl.us or 727-267-8679
North Miami: Looking for in asst coach. Contact Coach Severe @ 786-897-5984 if interested.
Ocala Forest: Looking for assistant coaches: There is a stipend available. All interested applicants should contact Eric Christiansen, eric.christiansen@marion.k12.fl.us
Wakulla: Seeking assistant coaches. Contact head coach Nathan Litowsky at Nathan.Litowsky@wcsb.us
Wolfson: We are looking for highly motivated and committed assistant wrestling coaches to help develop our boys, girls and JV programs further. We are ideally looking for who is passionate about instructing all of our student-athletes, while balancing the rigorous academic demands of a fully academic magnet high school. This individual will be responsible for attending all practices and competitions (usually Saturdays) in addition to our post-season FHSAA district, regional and state meets. If interested in this position, please email our Head Coach spenced@duvalschools.org or our Athletic Director tinsleyc@duvalschools.org
