Dynamic Athletic Coach & Student-Athlete Mentor

Leona Group Schools; Queen Creek (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leona Group Schools is seeking a driven sports coach dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering teamwork among student-athletes. This role emphasizes promoting academic excellence while instilling discipline, sportsmanship, and a passion for the game.

You will collaborate with the athletics director to schedule facilities, organize practices, and supervise players. The ideal candidate will have a coaching certificate, First Aid/CPR certification, concussion training, and a fingerprint clearance

Qualifications

• Coaching Certificate is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Concussion Awareness Training is required.
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (IVP) is required.
• 1 year of coaching preferred.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage participation.
• Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
• Develops practice schedules for individual and team development.
• Schedules facilities for practices and competitions with athletics director.
• Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players on rules, equipment, and techniques.
• Observes players to determine needs for improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on team capabilities.
• Maintains standards of behavior and supervises athletes.
• Monitors academic performance to ensure eligibility.
• Follows procedures for athlete injuries.
• Conferences with parents/guardians regarding athletic performance.
• Models positive behavior towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Represents the team and communicates with booster clubs and organizations.
• Handles care, maintenance, requisitioning of equipment and uniforms.
• Works with athletic director to develop award policies and lists winners.
• Participates in events like parents night, banquets, award nights, pep assemblies.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data, insurance records, inventory.

Skills

Coaching

First Aid/CPR

Concussion Training

Fingerprint Clearance

Coaching Experience

Job description

Leona Group Schools is seeking a driven sports coach dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering teamwork among student-athletes. This role emphasizes promoting academic excellence while instilling discipline, sportsmanship, and a passion for the game.

You will collaborate with the athletics director to schedule facilities, organize practices, and supervise players. The ideal candidate will have a coaching certificate, First Aid/CPR certification, concussion training, and a fingerprint clearance