Assistant Coach, Girls Basketball

J.o-Combs-Unified-School-District; San Tan Valley (AZ); Sur place; USD 5 600 - 10 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

J.O. Combs Unified School District is seeking a Girls Assistant Basketball coach at Combs High School in San Tan Valley. This is a seasonal, part-time stipend position with duties that include developing players, promoting discipline, and fostering teamwork.

The coach will work under the Athletic Director/Principal/Superintendent to maintain a competitive program and ensure safe, respectful environments for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid DPS Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card.
• NFHSA certification including concussion course and other required courses.
• Must meet National High School Federation rules for coaches.
• Understanding of the district's athletic program goals.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior.
• Positive, effective communication with students, employees, parents, and community.

Responsabilités

• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches.
• Motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interest in the program.
• Maintain and develop an efficient and competitive team environment.
• Assist in developing game schedules, scheduling practices, facility use, and program budget.
• Communicate with parents, athletes, and school personnel regarding deadlines, fees, and academic requirements.
• Adhere to all Ethical Guidelines for Coaches.

Connaissances

Positive communication skills

Coaching techniques knowledge

Ability to motivate student athletes

Working with diverse groups

Formation

High School Diploma or GED

NFHSA certification (Concussion Course, Fundamentals of Coach, etc.)

Description du poste

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted:
  10/23/2026
• Location:
  Combs High School

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position: Coach, Girls Assistant Basketball
Salary Schedule/Day Rate: (Subject to Change): Extra Duty Stipend Schedule
Benefits:Non-Benefit Eligible
Agreement:Seasonal
Hours:Part-time position, variable hours
Reports to:Athletic Director/Principal/ Superintendent
FLSA Status:Stipend

About the Role

The coach position provides leadership by helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. As an athletic coach you will instruct student athletes in a specific sports activity. In addition, the coach will maintain and develop an efficient and competitive team environment.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilitiesinclude the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for prayers, officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches.
• Work with students to promote strong learning environments in and out of the classroom while providing a safe environment.
• Ability to motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interest in the program.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to and keep abreast of AIA rules and regulations.
• Assume responsibility for inventory, selection, and care of equipment.
• Ability to supervise, organize, and motivate coaching staff at all levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Maintain good public relations with the media, boosters, parent officials, players, fans, etc.
• Communicate with parents, athletes, and school personnel regarding registration deadlines, fees, academic requirements, etc.
• Adhere to all Ethical Guidelines for Coaches.
• Apply discipline in a positive, firm, and consistent manner.
• Provide requested information to school officials and AIA in a timely manner.
• Assist the Athletic Director in developing game schedules, scheduling practices, facility use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

What you Need

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, Current Department of Public Safety Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card
• National Federation of State High Schools Association (NFHSA) certification, including but not limited toConcussion Course, Fundamentals of Coach Course, Bullying, Hazing & Inappropriate Behaviors Course, AIA Information Course, and sport-specific courses
• Must meet all of the National High School Federation rules for coaches
• Understanding of an agreement with the district's goals of an athletic program
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior
• Positive, effective communication skills in dealing with students, employees, parents, and the community

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of the environment an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties may require the employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions, including extreme heat or cold, wind, and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud