Germantown Academy
We inspire students to be: Independent in Thought • Confident in Expression •
Compassionate in Spirit • Collaborative in Action • Honorable in Deed
Germantown Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory day school located on a beautiful 126-acre campus in the Fort Washington suburbs near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school serves more than 1,200 students in grades PK-12. Founded in 1759, GA is America’s oldest non-sectarian day school with rich traditions and a strong commitment to ongoing innovation of curricular and pedagogical practices.
Germantown Academy is committed to the work of equity and inclusion and believes that equal opportunity in all aspects of employment supports the mission of the school and the successful attainment of our strategic objectives. Candidates must exhibit an appreciation of, a sensitivity to, and a respect for a diverse academic environment, inclusive of students, faculty, and staff of varying socioeconomic, cultural, ideological and ethnic backgrounds.
We are seeking a full-time, experienced, dynamic Varsity Wrestling Head Coach to start in July 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the instruction in the sport of Wrestling for all of the Upper and Middle School teams.
- Organize and run all Varsity Wrestling team practices.
- Event management for all Upper School Varsity Wrestling matches and tournaments.
- Assist in attracting quality student-athletes to Germantown Academy.
- Assist in attracting and supervising quality coaches for the Wrestling program.
- Serve as a resource for the college selection process for all Upper School Wrestlers and their families.
- Serve as primary instructor for external wrestling club and work with club leadership on recruitment and promotion.
- Conduct instructional clinics and summer camps for the younger players at GA and in the surrounding geographic areas.
- Attend all league meetings of the Wrestling coaches.
- Serve as a conduit of information regarding the Wrestling program for all appropriate media sites, including working with the sports information assistant to report game results and promote the team.
- Meet with the Director of Athletics on a frequent basis to review the status of the program.
- Communicate with the Associate Director of Athletics regarding scheduling and equipment needs.
- Comply with all of the professional guidelines as listed in the GA Coaches Handbook.
- Attend professional development opportunities in the sport of wrestling and coaching.
Qualifications:
- Previous participation in the sport at the high school or collegiate level
- Minimum of one year coaching experience
- Availability for practices or games, Monday through Friday, 3pm-7pm
- Associate degree; bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid Driver’s License