Boys Basketball Coach — Develop Talent & Academic Excellence

Leona Group Schools; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Leona Group Schools seeks a driven part‑time athletics coach at Peoria Accelerated High School to nurture talent and promote academic excellence among student athletes. You will lead practices, assess players, and coordinate with the athletics director to schedule facilities and games.

The role emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and developing sport skills while supporting student growth and eligibility. Prior coaching experience and safeguarding certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Coaching Certificate is required
• First Aid Course is required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) is required
• 1 year of coaching preferred

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 for development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players on rules, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players to determine needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintains standards of behavior and supervision of athletes.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility; encourages academics.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Models positive conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Represents the team and communicates with booster/service clubs.
• Handles equipment, supplies, and uniforms; ensures proper care.
• Helps develop award policy with the athletic director.
• Participates in events like parents’ night and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms and related records.
• Possibly transports athletes to off‑campus games.
• Models non‑discriminatory practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Coaching

First Aid

Tools

Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP)

Job description

Leona Group Schools seeks a driven part‑time athletics coach at Peoria Accelerated High School to nurture talent and promote academic excellence among student athletes. You will lead practices, assess players, and coordinate with the athletics director to schedule facilities and games.

The role emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and developing sport skills while supporting student growth and eligibility. Prior coaching experience and safeguarding certifications are required.