Head Coach, Boys Basketball — Build Talent & Teamwork

Leona Group Schools; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Leona Group Schools is seeking a driven high school coach at Alta Vista High School in Tucson to nurture talent, promote academic excellence, and foster teamwork among student-athletes. The role focuses on discipline, sportsmanship, and a culture of growth, serving as a representative in booster clubs and school activities.

The position requires leadership in practice planning, game strategy, and supervision, with a focus on maintaining eligibility and supporting student success both on and off

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• 1 year coaching preferred.
• Coaching certificate preferred.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Concussion awareness training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses players' 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 assistant coaches as necessary.
• Coaches and instructs players 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 behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• 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.
• Models positive 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 data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Potentially drive athletes using district transportation to and from off campus games.
• Models non discriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Coaching

Team leadership

Student motivation

Communication

Job description

Leona Group Schools is seeking a driven high school coach at Alta Vista High School in Tucson to nurture talent, promote academic excellence, and foster teamwork among student-athletes. The role focuses on discipline, sportsmanship, and a culture of growth, serving as a representative in booster clubs and school activities.

The position requires leadership in practice planning, game strategy, and supervision, with a focus on maintaining eligibility and supporting student success both on and off