Athletic Coach — Lead Student Athletes to Excellence

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead high school sports programs and develop athletes in skills, discipline, and sportsmanship. The coach will instruct student athletes, plan in-season practice schedules, and maintain records in accordance with district policies.

The role requires valid First Aid/CPR, NFHS course completion, and AED/AIA certifications where applicable. Hours and stipend align with the district schedule and state guidelines, with duties supervised

Qualifications

• Expressed interest in athletics
• Experience in coaching
• Physical ability to perform essential functions
• Available to work during assigned hours
• Understanding of and agreement with the District's goals of an athletic program
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior
• Possess knowledge of the State, Federal and School Board Policies and Regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action
• Familiar with the care and treatment of athletic injuries
• All High School Head Athletic Coaches must be certified by the Arizona Department of Education or AIA
• Coaches must complete NFHS Coaches Course including Concussion Course
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Valid Driver Licence
• 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance
• Provide a positive learning environment for the athletes
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season in accordance with district policy and AIA regulations
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions and during meets or events
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Assist the athletic director, when necessary, in scheduling interscholastic contests where applicable
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. attendance forms, insurance records, file accident reports, etc.) competition in his/her sport
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility/area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times, especially, when students are present.
• Follow district procedures in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Assumes primary responsibility for field or court preparation
• Provide athletic director with team rosters as requested
• Provide athletic director with end of year inventory as requested
• Head Coach of each sport to provide athletic director the evaluation of coaches as requested
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the School Board or Administration.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Job description

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead high school sports programs and develop athletes in skills, discipline, and sportsmanship. The coach will instruct student athletes, plan in-season practice schedules, and maintain records in accordance with district policies.

The role requires valid First Aid/CPR, NFHS course completion, and AED/AIA certifications where applicable. Hours and stipend align with the district schedule and state guidelines, with duties supervised