Head Coach - Cross Country

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 11,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District in Glendale, AZ seeks a Head Coach for Copperwood Elementary Athletics. This stipend position requires coaching responsibilities consistent with district and AIA rules, and involves working with students to develop athletic skills and sportsmanship.

Applicants must hold NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports certificates, CPR/First Aid, and an AZ teaching or coaching certificate or sport-specific certificate; background check and fingerprint clearance

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate or approved equivalent.
• NFHS Concussion in Sports certificate.
• Arizona Teaching or Coaching Certificate or sport-specific certificate.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of sport rules, safety and essential skills.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders.
• Familiarity with AIA rules and Peoria USD #11.
• Attend mandatory district and AIA meetings.

Responsibilities

• Attend mandatory district and AIA meetings.

Skills

Communication with stakeholders

Safety awareness

Coaching knowledge

Education

Arizona Teaching Certificate

Arizona Coaching Certificate

Sport-specific certificate

Tools

MaxPreps

HUDL

Job description

• Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Extra Duties Stipends/ Coach


• Date Posted: 9/16/2026


• Location: Copperwood Elementary - Glendale, AZ


• Closing Date: 09/21/2026

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.