Coach - Assistant HS Wrestling (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a temporary assistant coach at Catalina High School to promote sportsmanship and safeguard student-athletes during practices, games, and travel. You will model calm, patient, and respectful interactions with players, parents, staff, officials, and spectators throughout the season.

Required certifications include NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion, Student Mental Health, CPR/First Aid, and IVP Fingerprint clearance; training must be completed prior

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense)
• NFHS Concussion certificate
• Act on Facts Suicide Prevention Training OR NFHS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention certificate
• Current CPR w/AED and Current First Aid
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Bloodborne pathogen training

Responsibilities

• Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student-athletes.
• Provide for the safety and welfare of all participants; supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, buses, and during the season.

Skills

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion certificate

NFHS Student Mental Health Training

CPR/First Aid

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Card

Bloodborne pathogen training

Job description

Summary

Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student-athletes. Provide for the safety and welfare of all participants. Supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, busses, and at all times during the season. Exercise patience, tolerance, and diplomacy in relations with all players, parents, co-workers, contest officials, and spectators. Interscholastic activities are an extension of the classroom and as such, your actions, behavior, and interactions with our student-athletes should be reflective of this.

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense) Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• NFHS Concussion certificate Concussion in Sports Course ATC Student-Athlete Health & Wellness certificate (must review PowerPoint and sign a document affirming PowerPoint has been reviewed)
• Act on Facts Suicide Prevention Training OR NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention certificate Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• Current CPR w/AED (On-line classes are not accepted; EMT license supersedes this requirement) Current First Aid (On-line classes are not accepted; EMT license supersedes this requirement)
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Summary

Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student-athletes. Provide for the safety and welfare of all participants. Supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, busses, and at all times during the season. Exercise patience, tolerance, and diplomacy in relations with all players, parents, co-workers, contest officials, and spectators. Interscholastic activities are an extension of the classroom and as such, your actions, behavior, and interactions with our student-athletes should be reflective of this.

Minimum Requirements

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense) Fundamentals of Coaching Course
• NFHS Concussion certificate Concussion in Sports Course ATC Student-Athlete Health & Wellness certificate (must review PowerPoint and sign a document affirming PowerPoint has been reviewed)
• Act on Facts Suicide Prevention Training OR NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention certificate Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course
• Current CPR w/AED (On-line classes are not accepted; EMT license supersedes this requirement) Current First Aid (On-line classes are not accepted; EMT license supersedes this requirement)
• Bloodborne pathogen training
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Catalina High School- Pima & Dodge Area

Season Dates - November into February

• STIPEND to be prorated for days missed in the sports season due to late starts or early terminations.
• This position is temporary and not eligible for district benefits.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.