Head Coach - Cheer

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 1,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District in Peoria, AZ is seeking a Head Coach for Oakwood Elementary athletics. This role offers a stipend rather than salary and requires certification in coaching and safety credentials.

The position emphasizes coordination with students, families, and school staff to promote team building and sportsmanship. Ideal candidates will hold an Arizona Teaching or Coaching Certificate (or a sport-specific certificate), complete NFHS coaching and concussion courses, CPR/First

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course completed (or approved equivalent).
• NFHS Concussion in Sports course completed.
• Arizona Teaching or Coaching Certificate required, or sport-specific certificate.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory district and AIA meetings.
• May be required to travel to perform work functions.
• May be required to work outside normal hours.
• Drive students to and from competitions may be required.

Skills

Communication

Team building

Education

NFHS Coaching Certificate

Arizona Teaching or Coaching Certificate

Sport-specific certificate

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

MaxPreps

HUDL

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Peoria Unified School District

• Position Type:
  Athletics/Activities/Extra Duties Stipends/ Coach
• Date Posted:
  10/16/2026
• Location:
  Oakwood Elementary - Peoria, AZ

Position: Head Coach
Salary: Stipend
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Qualifications:

• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online "Fundamentals of Coaching" course, or approved equivalent (AIA Rule 17.1).
• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online "Concussion in Sports � What You Need to Know" course (AIA Rule 17.1).
• An Arizona Teaching Certificate OR an Arizona Coaching Certificate OR a certificate verifying completion sport specific course (AIA Rule 17.1.2)
• Current Certification in CPR and First Aid
• Knowledge of essential skills, techniques, rules and safety concerns for the sport to be coached
• Skill in communicating with all stakeholders
• Knowledge necessary to adhere to rules set out by AIA ( www.aiaonline.org ) and Peoria Unified School District #11
• Attend mandatory school district and AIA meetings

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license as driving students to and from competitions may be required.
• May be required to work outside normal working hours
• May be required to travel to perform work functions
• Must utilize online platforms required for specific sports like MaxPreps, HUDL, and others.
• Must establish a sense of comradery among our players through teambuilding, fundraising, service projects, etc.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must be able to pass a background clearance check.

Postings current as of 10/18/2026 8:43:13 AM CST.