Assistant Cross Country Coach

Higley Unified School District; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Higley Unified School District is seeking an Assistant Cross Country Coach at Higley High School in Gilbert, AZ. The role supports the district's athletics program, supervises and instructs runners, and requires after-school practices and games.

Knowledge of AIA bylaws and fundraising support are expected, with strong communication among staff, students and parents. The ideal candidate holds appropriate Arizona teacher or coaching credentials, NFHS certification, and a valid IVP fingerprint

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification with approved area/endorsement as needed for position or Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed NFHS Level I Certification (Fundamentals of Coaching – First Aid/CPR – Sport Specific course).
• Experience with the sport (coaching and playing).
• Great communication skills.
• NFHS Certificate
• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Supervises and instructs sport activities.
• Stay after school for practice and games.
• Abide by AIA Bylaws and promote the sport.
• Assist in fundraising for the program.
• Communicate with staff, students and parents.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Background check clearance

NFHS Level I Certification

Arizona Teacher Certification

Arizona Coaching Certificate

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

NFHS Certificate

Education

Arizona Teacher Certification

Arizona Coaching Certificate

NFHS Certificate

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

NFHS Level I Certification

Job description

Assistant Cross Country Coach

Higley Unified School district 60 Higley High School - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5924844

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 11, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Supervises and instructs sport activities.
• Employee will be required to stay after school for practice and games.
• Will abide by AIA Bylaws and promote the sport.
• Assistance in fundraising for the program.
• Communication with staff, students and parents.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification with approved area/ endorsement as needed for position or Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed each of the following criteria from the National Federation of State High School Associations online at nfhslearn.com (Level I Certification): Fundamentals of Coaching – First Aid/CPR – Sport Specific course or teaching sport skills if sport is not offered.
• Experience with the sport (coaching and playing).
• Great communication skills.
• NFHS Certificate
• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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 talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Fall Sports: Cross Country, Golf, Swim/Dive, Football, Girls Volleyball, Spiritline, Marching Band

Please contactHigleyHigh School (480-279-7300) for more detailed information

Position Type: Part-Time