Athletic Coach

Leona Group Schools; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Leona Group Schools operates Ridgeview College Preparatory HS in San Tan Valley, AZ, seeking a driven athletics coach to nurture talent, foster teamwork, and promote academic excellence among student-athletes.

You will oversee practice schedules, skill development, and game strategy, while maintaining conduct and academic eligibility. Collaboration with the athletics director and booster clubs is essential to support a successful program.

Qualifications

• Coaching certification required.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• Concussion awareness training completed.
• Fingerprint clearance card (IVP) required.
• One year of coaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time for individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players on rules, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players during competition and practice to identify needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintains standards of behavior and supervises athletes at all times.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility and encourage high academic standards.
• Follows procedures for athlete injuries and communications with guardians as needed.
• Models positive behavior and communicates with booster clubs and other organizations.
• Maintains equipment, supplies, and uniform records; supports end-of-season awards processes.
• Possibly transports athletes to off-campus games using district transportation.
• Engages in activities like parent’s night and pep assemblies.

Education

Coaching Certificate

First Aid/CPR Certification

Concussion Awareness Training

Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)

1 year of coaching preferred

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Ridgeview College Preparatory HS - San Tan Valley, AZ 85142Position Type: Off ContractEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $1,500.00 - $1,500.00 CommissionJob Category: OtherPosition Objective:Driven coach dedicated to nurturing talent, fostering teamwork, and promoting academic excellence in student-athletes. Committed to instilling discipline, sportsmanship, and a passion for the game while cultivating a culture of success and personal growth.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Models positive behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QualificationsRequirements:

• Coaching Certificate
• First Aid/CPR Certifcation
• Concussion Awareness Training
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)
• 1 year of coaching preferred