2026-2027 Head Coach - Girls Volleyball

Apache Junction Unified School District; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Apache Junction Unified School District seeks a Volleyball Coach for Cactus Canyon Junior High School. This seasonal position runs with the volleyball season through the school year, reporting to the Principal. Prep by HR.

Responsibilities include coaching student athletes, organizing the program, maintaining ethics, promoting safety, and engaging the community. Qualifications require AZ Fingerprint Clearance, background check, and a Bachelor's degree with AZ Teaching Certificate.

Qualifications

• Must have AZ Fingerprint Clearance and pass a background clearance check.
• Strong communication skills with students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of rules and safety concerns per AIA and district policies.
• Teaching certification or credentialing aligned with Arizona requirements.

Responsibilities

• Coach student athletes in volleyball and supervise the sports program.
• Organize and supervise the volleyball program and related activities.
• Maintain ethical behavior and confidentiality with students and staff.
• Promote safe practices to minimize injuries during events.
• Attend district or Athletic Director meetings as directed.

Skills

Fingerprint Clearance

Background Check

Communication

AIA Rules

Education

Bachelor's degree; AZ Teaching Certificate

Job description

• Date Posted: 10/29/2026
• Location: Cactus Canyon Junior High
• Date Available: 01/05/2027
• Closing Date: When Filled

Job Title: VolleyballCoach
Department: Cactus Canyon JuniorHighSchool
Reports To: Principal
Position Status: Seasonal Position - Duration of Sport
Prepared By: Human Resources Department

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach student athletes in area of assigned responsibility
• Organize and supervise a total sports program
• Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, and community members
• Maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality
• Promote safe practices to lessen participant injuries
• Establish a sense of comradery among our players through teambuilding, fundraising, service projects, etc.
• Attend any school district and/or AIA meetings as directed by supervising coach or Athletic Director
• Other job related duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a validAZ Fingerprint Clearance card
• Mustbe able to pass a background clearance check
• Knowledge of essential skills, techniques, rules and safety concerns for the sport to be coached
• Skill in communicating with all stakeholders
• Knowledge necessary to adhere to rules set out by AIA (www.aiaonline.org) and Apache Junction Unified School District #43

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Arizona Teaching Certificate or team coach with certificated personnel.

OTHER INFORMATION

• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions
• Must utilize online platforms required for specific sports like MaxPreps, HUDL, and others

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The requirements listed below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, move about, sit, reach with hands and arms, handle, finger or feel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to run, climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Duties may require employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind, or rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be encountered.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Notice of Non-Discrimination The Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including sexual preference/identity)or disability in its employment practices.