Coach - Head HS Girls Track (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 3,000 - 6,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Temporary position

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a dedicated coach for Santa Rita High School to promote sportsmanship, supervise student athletes, and uphold safety standards during practices and games. The role emphasizes professional conduct with players, families, staff, officials and spectators in all activities.

Required certifications include an Arizona Teaching/ Substitute/ Coaching certificate with NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, plus current CPR w/AED and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate OR Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate OR Valid Arizona Coaching Certificate (Sport Specific) AND NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense).
• NFHS Concussion certificate and other safety trainings required prior to start.
• Current CPR w/AED and First Aid certifications required (online classes not accepted; EMT license supersedes).
• Bloodborne pathogen training and immunization proof required.

Responsibilities

• Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student athletes.
• Provide for safety and welfare of all participants during practice, games, and travel.
• Supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and during the season.
• Model professional behavior and diplomacy with players, parents, staff, and officials.

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Arizona Substitute Certificate

Arizona Coaching Certificate

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Fundamentals of Coaching Course

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.

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate OR Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate OR Valid Arizona Coaching Certificate (Sport Specific) AND NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense) Fundamentals of Coaching Course
  

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

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate OR Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate OR Valid Arizona Coaching Certificate (Sport Specific) AND NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense) Fundamentals of Coaching Course
  

OR

• Coach Level 1 (If using to qualify for varsity head coach position in lieu of teaching/coaching certificate) Which includes: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Protecting Students from Abuse, Sudden Cardiac Arrest
  

In addition to the above, all coaches (varsity head coach & assistant coaches) must have current certifications:

• 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: Santa Rita High School - Pantano & Escalante Area

Season Dates: Spring - February into May

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.