Head Coach - Girls Softball

Peoria Unified School District; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Head Coach at Copperwood Elementary in Glendale, AZ. The role offers a stipend and requires NFHS coaching credentials, CPR/First Aid, and appropriate Arizona teaching or coaching certification, plus knowledge of sport rules and safety.

Responsibilities include coaching, ensuring student safety, and coordinating with the district athletics department. Candidates must pass background checks and attend mandatory district/AIA meetings.

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate or approved equivalent (AIA Rule 17.1).
• Concussion in Sports certificate (AIA Rule 17.1).
• Arizona Teaching or Coaching certificate or sport-specific course (AIA Rule 17.1.2).
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of sport rules, safety, and techniques.
• Strong communication with all stakeholders.
• Adherence to AIA rules and Peoria Unified School District #11.
• Attend district and AIA meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coach head football at Copperwood Elementary in Glendale under Peoria Unified SD #11.
• Ensure student safety and proper execution of sport techniques and rules.
• Coordinate with district athletics staff and attend required meetings.
• Maintain certification and comply with district requirements.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Communication with stakeholders

Safety and rules knowledge

Team building

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

Arizona Teaching/Coaching or sport-specific course

Tools

MaxPreps

HUDL

Job description

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

Date Posted: 7/23/2026

Location: Copperwood Elementary - Glendale, 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.

Selection Process

Selected candidates will be required to participate in an interview process.