Coach Track & Field Boys

Cocopah Middle School; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Cocopah Middle School in Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a Coach for Track & Field Boys. The role involves coaching student athletes, developing practice schedules, and coordinating with the athletics director for facilities and events.

Responsibilities include teaching sport techniques, monitoring eligibility, and communicating with parents. Starts January 4, 2027, with a stipend-based compensation and standard district requirements.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years old
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and NFHS Concussion in Sports certificates required

Responsibilities

• Coach student athletes in game strategies and techniques.
• Develop regular practice schedules for individual and team development.
• Schedule facilities for practices and competitions with athletics director.
• Monitor academic eligibility and encourage academic performance.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Represent the team and promote the sport with booster clubs and community groups

Skills

Relationships

Sport knowledge

Policy compliance

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion in Sports

DPS FPCC

Job description

Coach Track & Field Boys

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Job Details

Job ID: 5980294

Application Deadline: Nov 25, 2026 11:59 PM (Mountain Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

PAY GRADE: Supplemental Salary Schedule

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• 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 to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models’ sportsmanlike behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with the booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the athletic director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.
• Participates in special activities to include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency information, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models’ nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games on 14 passenger Activity Bus and provide proof of insurance as requested.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Prior coaching experience preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Department of Public Safety (DPS) Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC)
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate

*Attach required documentation to your application*

SKILLS:(position requirements at entry):

• Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of the sport.
• Ability to adhere to administrative policies and directives of the program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require reaching, standing, walking, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Position Type: Various

Salary: $2,253 to $2,753 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Natalie Dorr , Athletic Director
• Cocopah Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]