Head Coach- Girls Wrestling

Higley Unified School District; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Higley Unified School District in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking a Part-Time Head Coach for Girls Wrestling to lead practices, develop athletes, and represent the program with integrity.

You will coordinate after-school sessions, align with district policies, and engage with students, parents and staff to promote the sport. Certification and background checks required; NFHS/Coaching credentials preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification or Arizona Coaching Certificate.
• Experience with the sport (coaching and playing).
• Valid IVP Finger Print Clearance Card.
• Great communication skills.
• NFHS Certificate.
• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and instructs sport activities.
• Employee will be required to stay after school for practice and games.
• Will abide by AIA Bylaws and promote the sport.
• Assistance in fundraising for the program.
• Communication with staff, students and parents.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Education

Arizona Teacher Certification

Arizona Coaching Certificate

NFHS Level I Certificate

Job description

Head Coach- Girls Wrestling

Higley Unified School district 60 Higley High School - Gilbert, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job ID: 5916330

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 04, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• Support HUSD Vision, Mission and Goals.
• Supervises and instructs sport activities.
• Employee will be required to stay after school for practice and games.
• Will abide by AIA Bylaws and promote the sport.
• Assistance in fundraising for the program.
• Communication with staff, students and parents.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must hold valid Arizona Teacher Certification with approved area/ endorsement as needed for position or Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed each of the following criteria from the National Federation of State High School Associations online at nfhslearn.com (Level I Certification): Fundamentals of Coaching – First Aid/CPR – Sport Specific course or teaching sport skills if sport is not offered.
• Experience with the sport (coaching and playing).
• Valid IVP Finger Print Clearance Card.
• Great communication skills.
• NFHS Certificate
• No convictions for felonies or crimes against children.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop or kneel.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Part-Time