2026-27 Assistant Boys Basketball Coach - Horizon HS

Paradise Valley Unified School District; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 24,688 - 29,571; Part time

Job summary

Paradise Valley Unified School District is seeking an Assistant Boys Basketball Coach for Horizon High School. This temporary position requires a high school diploma and involves creating program activities, supervising athletes, and communicating with stakeholders.

Essential functions include assessing athletes, managing equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have experience and a valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP fingerprint clearance card. The role requires evening and weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience required.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP fingerprint clearance card required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement program activities for the basketball team.
• Supervise student athletes during participation.
• Instruct athletes on sports techniques and strategies.

Skills

Adapt to changing priorities

Administer first aid

Organize and communicate information

Demonstrate leadership

Motivate athletes

Model sportsmanship

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Assistant Boys Basketball Coach

Location: Horizon High School

FTE: 1.0

Salary: $2,431.00

Temporary Position

Season Dates: 11/2/2026 - 2/6/2027

All coaches must be a district approved volunteer. Please also apply for volunteer coach/chaperone/community volunteer.

Purpose Statement

The job of Assistant Coach is designed to create and implement program activities in accordance with rules and regulations related to the sport; supervise student athletes during all aspects of their participation; use sound instructional techniques to oversee programs; serve as a positive role model to student athletes, the community, and various organizations.

Essential Functions

• Assess student athletes to provide feedback and determine team placement.
• Attend meetings, workshops, conferences to receive and convey information.
• Communicate with parents, students, officials, administrators, and community to provide information and assistance.
• Instruct student athletes to promote growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain records (e.g., game and student statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories) to comply with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, and school facilities responsibly.
• Monitor academic eligibility to comply with AIA requirements and intervene when needed.
• Supervise student athletes to ensure activities have minimal risk of injury.
• Teach sports techniques, rules, strategies, and tactics to prepare the team and individual athletes for competition.

Other Functions

• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Adapt to changing priorities; administer first aid; apply laws, codes, policies; organize and communicate information; perform basic math; interpret technical information; write clearly; speak persuasively; analyze situations.

Ability: Schedule activities and meetings; gather data; consider multiple factors; work independently and with others; operate equipment; maintain confidentiality; meet deadlines; handle interruptions; demonstrate leadership; model sportsmanship; motivate athletes; enforce discipline; set priorities; work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibility

Work under limited supervision; direct other persons within a small unit; utilize resources from other units; continuously impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing; exposure to temperature extremes and risk of injury or illness.

Experience

Job-related experience required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

None listed.

Certificates and Licenses

None specified.

Continuing Education/Training

None listed.

Clearances

Criminal background clearance; valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP fingerprint clearance card available at https://www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt.

EEO Statement

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the School’s compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or Title II of the Genetic Information NonDiscrimination Act of 2008 may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.