Dynamic Assistant Football Coach — Shape a Winning Team

LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an Assistant Coach to support our athletic programs. This role focuses on teaching sport fundamentals, safety, and teamwork under the direction of the head coach and athletic director.

The position is part-time and dependent on the sports schedule, requiring reliability for practices, games, and equipment management. Applicants must meet district safety and coaching certification requirements, including background checks and NFHS trainings, with an

Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching or playing experience or knowledge in the assigned sport.
• Knowledge of the background in the assigned sport.
• Knowledge of basic rules of the activity and specific safety concerns.
• Ability to work effectively with other coaches, staff and students.
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Complete NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course within 45 days from date of hire (or approved equivalent).
• Complete NFHS online course Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know within 45 days from date of hire.
• NFHS Level I Certification requirements to be completed within 45 days from hire: Fundamentals of Coaching and Sport-specific course.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by head coach and school administration.
• Instruct athletes in fundamental skills, strategy and physical training for individual and team success.
• Promote moral values, pride, sportsmanship, and self-confidence among athletes.
• Maintain discipline and morale within the school sports program and community.
• Supervise practices and games; safeguard participants; coordinate practice sites and times.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Instructional ability

Understanding rules

Education

IVP fingerprint clearance

CPR and First Aid certification

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching (or equivalent)

NFHS Concussion in Sports (What You Need to Know)

Arizona Teaching Certificate or Arizona Coaching Certificate

NFHS Level I Certification: Fundamentals + sport-specific course

Job description

LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking an Assistant Coach to support our athletic programs. This role focuses on teaching sport fundamentals, safety, and teamwork under the direction of the head coach and athletic director.

The position is part-time and dependent on the sports schedule, requiring reliability for practices, games, and equipment management. Applicants must meet district safety and coaching certification requirements, including background checks and NFHS trainings, with an