The Bayfield High School football team will have a new head coach next season after Jason Wenzlau resigned from his position.
Wolverines Athletic Director Andy Duffy confirmed that Wenzlau resigned in early December, citing Wenzlau taking a new job as a reason for the resignation. Wenzlau was also supposed to teach for Bayfield, but never did, according to Duffy.
Wenzlau coached the team for one season after taking over for Glenn Wallace, who coached the Wolverines for three seasons and had the program on an upward trajectory. Wenzlau couldn’t continue that upward trajectory, and the Wolverines went 3-6 overall, missing the postseason. Bayfield lost its last six games, including an 0-5 record in the 2A Intermountain League.
The head coaching job was posted on Monday on the Bayfield School District website. The position pays $6,000 per season. Preference will be given to applicants who also apply for or are currently a certified teacher at Bayfield High School, according to the job posting.
“We're looking for somebody who is really dedicated to the football team and the football program,” Duffy said. “We want someone who has the time and energy to build a program. That takes all year long with a good weights program and summer program. We want someone who really has the dedication to do that.”
Jason Wenzlau was unavailable for comment.
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