Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach - Payson High School

Payson High School; Payson (AZ); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend for season

Job summary

Payson High School in Payson, Arizona, seeks a Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach to support the Head Coach, train student-athletes, and uphold athletic standards. This part-time, on-site position requires NFHS coaching certificates and AIA policy familiarity, plus ability to obtain an IVP clearance.

The role offers an annual $2,000 stipend for the season and opportunities to contribute to the school community.

Qualifications

• Must possess NFHS approved certificates: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, First Aid, Health & Safety.
• Familiar with AIA bylaws/policies and high school level requirements.
• Able to obtain Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance within 45 days.

Responsibilities

• Complies with HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relationships with students, parents, staff and community.
• Serves as a positive role model for students and coaches.
• Demonstrates knowledge of coaching theories, strategies, and techniques for school athletes.
• Instills commitment, discipline, sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork in athletes and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Skills

Fundamentals of Coaching

Concussion in Sports

First Aid Health & Safety

AIA bylaws knowledge

IVP Fingerprint Clearance

AACCA certification

NFHS Cheer Safety Exam

Job description

Boys Assistant Wrestling Coach - Payson High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5938672

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 24, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSISTANT COACH POSITIONS

DEPARTMENT: School

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess valid National Federation of High Schools (NFHS) approved Certificates in the following:
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Concussion in Sports
• First Aid, Health & Safety
• Familiar with Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) organization and its Bylaws/Policies and Procedures and other requirements (high school level only).
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona Identity Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card within forty-five (45) days of employment.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHEER/SPIRITLINE ASSISTANT COACHES

• Must possess a valid American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Advisors (AACCA) certification.
• Must have successfully completed the NFHS Cheer Safety Exam with a passing score of 75% or higher.

JOB GOALS: The Assistant Coach carries out the objectives of the sports program as directed by the Head Coach. The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach and instructs athletes with regard to individual and team fundamentals, strategy and physical training, while demonstrating behaviors that lead to socially acceptable character development, self discipline, self confidence, and pride of accomplishment in the student athletes. The Assistant Coach strives to further develop his/her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations, consultation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The following tasks are essential for this position. This list is not inclusive of all responsibilities. Individuals may not perform all of these tasks, or may perform similar related tasks not listed.

• Complies with all HIPAA and FERPA related confidentiality requirements.
• Develops positive relations with students, parents, school staff and the public, including members of the media, boosters, officials, players, other coaches, school administration, and fans.
• Serves as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proven coaching theories, strategies, and techniques and works with student athletes of varying abilities, socio-economic, and cultural backgrounds to effectively implement these attributes.
• Instills commitment, discipline, sportsmanship, respect, and teamwork to all athletes and coaching staff.
• The Assistant Coach performs other related duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director/Coordinator.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of:

• AIA rules, policies (high school level only), and athletic department handbook.
• Effective coaching theories, strategies, and techniques appropriate for school athletes.
• Federal and state laws, rules and regulations governing education and sports program implementation.

Skill and Ability to:

• Motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interests in the athletic program while excelling in instructional curriculum.
• Create beneficial relationships and communicate effectively with supervisors, staff, students, vendors, other coaches and community members.
• Apply leadership techniques.
• Implement educational policies and procedures.
• Supervise and evaluate coaching staff.
• Analyze and problem solve.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

The physical requirements 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.

• Regularly required to talk or listen.
• Frequently required to stand for long periods and to walk long distances.
• Occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

REPORTS TO: Head Coach and/or Athletic Director/Coordinator

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the Head Coach and/or Athletic Director/Coordinator in accordance with Governing Board policy.

TERMS OFEMPLOYMENT: Specific Season (Fall/Winter/Spring)

SALARY: Salary for this position is via annual stipend and is set according to the Athletics Salary Schedule approved by the Governing Board.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $2,000 to $2,000 Stipend

Contact Information

• Christine DeCarlo Human Resources Specialist
• 902 W Main St
• Payson, Arizona 85547
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]