Coach - MS Cross Country (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District (TUSD1.org); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 1,200 - 2,400; Full time

Job summary

Tucson Unified School District is seeking a temporary coach for the Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet area to promote sportsmanship and supervise student-athletes during practices and events. The role emphasizes safety, professionalism, and positive conduct with players, parents, and officials.

The position requires NFHS coaching and health certifications, with mandatory trainings and a Saturday availability. It is a temporary stipend role with no district benefits.

Qualifications

• NFHS coaching certifications and health trainings required or in progress.
• CPR with AED, First Aid certifications required (online not accepted).
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Bloodborne pathogen training completed after hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student-athletes.
• Ensure safety and welfare during practices, games, and travel.
• Supervise practice areas, locker rooms, buses, and events.
• Interact professionally with players, parents, co-workers, officials, and spectators.

Skills

Coaching

Team supervision

Communication

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion certificate

NFHS Student Mental Health & Suicide Prevention certificate

CPR w/AED

First Aid

Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Bloodborne pathogen training

Job description

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 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)
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Must be available to work on Saturdays as needed.

Requirements Prior To Start Date

• Bloodborne pathogen training after hire by TUSD Risk Management Department*
• Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet - 22nd. St. & 10th Ave. Area

Season Dates - 8/17/26 to 11/7/26

1st Season - August into November

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.