Assistant High School track Coach (0.5 Position)

Sahuarita Unified School District; Sahuarita (AZ); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Sahuarita Unified School District seeks an Assistant High School track coach (0.5 position) for Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, AZ. The role focuses on organizing and leading a comprehensive track program, promoting academic achievement, and modeling ethical conduct for students.

The coach will communicate policies, manage rosters, handle public relations, and ensure safety with proper supervision and equipment checks throughout the season.

Qualifications

• To organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport.
• Provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and emphasize academics.
• Demonstrate high ethics, professionalism and be a positive role model for students.

Responsibilities

• Communicate policies of the team, school, and School Board to participants.
• Submit eligibility rosters and participant information as required.
• Handle public relations and publicity for the athletic program.
• Establish communication procedures with parents/guardians.
• Plan, organize and implement fundamentals, strategies and conditioning.
• Ensure safety and supervision for all students and inspect facilities/equipment.
• Maintain accurate performance records and assist in awards programs.
• Provide first aid and manage injury procedures; respond to emergencies.

Skills

Team player

Service oriented

Policy adherence

Education

Valid Arizona substitute or teaching certificate

AIA Coaching Certificate (Head Coach only)

Fingerprint clearance card

Valid CPR certificate

Tools

CPR training tools

Job description

Assistant High School track Coach (0.5 Position) JobID: 5168

• Date Posted: 1/28/2025
• Date Available: February 2025
• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coach
• Date Posted: 1/28/2025
• Location: Walden Grove High School
• Date Available: February 2025
• Closing Date: until filled

TITLE: COACH

CONTRACT TERMS: Duration of Season

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Addendum Schedule

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES: To organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicate to all participants the policies of the team, local school, and School Board relating to school sponsored activities.
• Submit forms as required by the school (i.e., eligibility rosters, players’ addresses, etc.)
• Be responsible for public relations and publicity for the assigned athletic program;
• Establish procedures for communicating with parents/guardians.
• Plan, organize, and implement the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules, and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Provide an atmosphere conducive to good sportsmanship;
• Compile and maintain accurate individual and team performance records;
• Participate in the awards program(s) according to school procedure.
• Ensure that adequate supervision is provided for all students involved in the program;
• Provide for the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.
• Issue, collect, inventory, and store equipment consistent with department guidelines.
• Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately;
• Implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations;
• Ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit and emergency care cards at all times.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

A. REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Valid Arizona substitute or teaching certificate; AIA Coaching Certificate (For Head Coach positions only)
• Valid Clearance 1Fingerprint Card
• Preferred three years paid coaching experience in related sport
• Valid CPR Certificate

B. COMMITMENT & DEPENDABILITY

• Willingness to perform as an integral member of a successful team;
• Dedication to providing the highest level of service;
• Adherence to policies and procedures.

EVALUATION PROCEDURE: In accordance with Governing Board policy;

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Some, depending on sport

PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF NON-DISCRIMINATION: Sahuarita Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, sex or disability in admission or access to , or treatment or employment in, its educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.