Coach, Girls Sand Volleyball Head

J.o-Combs-Unified-School-District; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley seeks a Girls Volleyball Head Coach to lead a high school program. This is a part-time stipend position with variable hours, reporting to the Athletic Director/Principal/Superintendent.

The role emphasizes skill development, discipline, sportsmanship, and a positive team culture. The coach will guide student athletes in practice planning, game scheduling, and program budgeting while ensuring compliance with NFHS and AIA rules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid DPS fingerprint clearance.
• NFHS certification required (concussion, coaching basics).
• Must meet NFHS rules for coaches.
• Understanding of district athletic goals.
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and behavior.
• Strong communication with students, staff, community.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate sportsmanship and respect for peers, officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches.
• Promote strong learning environments and safety for students.
• Motivate student athletes to participate and stay engaged.
• Work with diverse student athletes and instill discipline and teamwork.
• Follow AIA rules and regulations and keep up to date.
• Manage equipment inventory, selection, and care.
• Supervise and motivate coaching staff at all levels.
• Apply coaching theory effectively in practice.
• Be a positive role model for students and community.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with students, parents, staff, and administration.
• Maintain good relations with media, boosters, and families.
• Communicate deadlines, fees, academics to parents and staff.
• Adhere to Ethical Guidelines for Coaches.
• Discipline with consistency and positivity.
• Provide information to school officials and AIA when needed.
• Assist Athletic Director with schedules, practices, budgets, and transportation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Positive demeanor

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Fingerprint clearance (DPS Level One IVP)

NFHS Certification (Concussion, Coaching Basics, etc.)

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching
• Date Posted: 7/10/2026
• Location: Combs High School
• Date Available: 02/08/2027

J.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation should contact Human Resources at 480-987-5300.

About Us

J.O. Combs Unified School District is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. We offer the full student experience from Pre‑K through high school. The District is comprised of five elementary schools, middle school, high school, and alternative and online schools. We hire employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.

Position: Coach, Girls Volleyball Head

Salary Schedule/Day Rate: (Subject to Change): Extra Duty Stipend Schedule

Benefits: Non‑Benefit Eligible

Agreement: Seasonal

Hours: Part‑time position, variable hours

Reports to: Athletic Director/Principal/ Superintendent

FLSA Status: Stipend

About the Role

The coach position provides leadership by helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self‑esteem. As an athletic coach, you will instruct student athletes in a specific sports activity. In addition, the coach will maintain and develop an efficient and competitive team environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate proper sportsmanship and respect for peers, officials, opponents, fans, and other coaches.
• Work with students to promote strong learning environments in and out of the classroom while providing a safe environment.
• Ability to motivate student athletes to participate and sustain their interest in the program.
• Work effectively with student athletes of varying abilities, socio‑economic, and cultural backgrounds to instill commitment, discipline, and teamwork.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and adhere to and keep abreast of AIA rules and regulations.
• Assume responsibility for inventory, selection, and care of equipment.
• Ability to supervise, organize, and motivate coaching staff at all levels.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and ability to implement effective coaching theory.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, coaching staff, and the community.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents, staff, and school administration.
• Maintain good public relations with the media, boosters, parent officials, players, fans, etc.
• Communicate with parents, athletes, and school personnel regarding registration deadlines, fees, academic requirements, etc.
• Adhere to all Ethical Guidelines for Coaches.
• Apply discipline in a positive, firm, and consistent manner.
• Provide requested information to school officials and AIA in a timely manner.
• Assist the Athletic Director in developing game schedules, scheduling practices, facility use, transportation needs, and the program budget.
• Other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

What You Need

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid, Current Department of Public Safety Level One IVP fingerprint clearance card
• National Federation of State High Schools Association (NFHS) certification, including but not limited to Concussion Course, Fundamentals of Coaching Course, Bullying, Hazing & Inappropriate Behaviors Course, AIA Information Course, and sport‑specific courses
• Must meet all of the National High School Federation rules for coaches
• Understanding of an agreement with the district's goals of an athletic program
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior
• Positive, effective communication skills in dealing with students, employees, parents, and the community

Physical Demands

The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand, bend, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Duties may require the employee to be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. High humidity and/or dusty conditions may also be present. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Notice of Non‑Discrimination

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission and access to its programs, services, activities, or in any aspect of its operations and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 also does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices.

J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 no discrimina en base a la raza, el color, la religión, el origen nacional, el sexo, la discapacidad, la edad, o la orientación sexual para la admisión y su acceso a sus programas, servicios, actividades, o en cualquier aspecto de sus operaciones y proporciona un acceso igualitario a los Boys Scouts y otro grupos de jóvenes designados. J.O. Combs Unified School District #44 tampoco discrimina en sus prácticas de empleo y contratación.