Head Coach- Girls Wrestling

Higley High School; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 2,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Higley High School in Gilbert, Arizona is seeking a Head Coach for Girls Wrestling to lead the program with integrity and competitive spirit. The role demands after-school practices, game supervision, and ongoing mentorship of student-athletes.

Immediate start is required, with responsibilities including fundraising, coordinating with staff, and ensuring compliance with AIA bylaws. Candidates should hold relevant coaching credentials and demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Arizona Teacher Certification or Arizona Coaching Certificate.
• NFHS Level I Coaching Certification and First Aid/CPR.
• Experience coaching and playing the sport.
• IVP Finger Print Clearance Card; no convictions for felonies or crimes against children.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and instructs sport activities.
• Stay after school for practices and games.
• Abide by AIA bylaws and promote the sport.
• Assist in fundraising for the program.
• Communicate with staff, students and parents.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Arizona Teacher Certification

NFHS Coaching Certification

NFHS Level I Certification

IVP Finger Print Clearance Card

Job description

Head Coach- Girls Wrestling

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

Job Details

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