Head Coach - Volleyball

Peoria Unified School District; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 2,000 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Peoria Unified School District is seeking a Head Coach for Cheyenne Elementary in Peoria, AZ. This stipend-based position is posted 10/16/2026 with availability 11/02/2026 and an open-until-filled closing date of 11/17/2026.

Qualifications include NFHS coaching content, CPR/First Aid, and the appropriate Arizona teaching or coaching certificate. You may need a fingerprint clearance and a valid driver’s license to support driving duties for competitions.

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate or approved equivalent.
• NFHS Concussion in Sports certificate.
• Arizona teaching or coaching certificate or sport-specific certificate.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of sport rules and safety considerations.
• Ability to communicate with all stakeholders.
• Attend district and AIA meetings.
• Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card required.
• Background clearance required.
• Driver's license; may be required to drive students to competitions.

Responsibilities

• Coach the designated sport following AIA rules.
• Lead practices and competitions.
• Coordinate with district and AIA meetings.
• Ensure safety and compliance during activities.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Coaching knowledge

Sports safety

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:
  10/16/2026
  
• Location:
  Cheyenne Elementary - Peoria, AZ
  
• Date Available:
  11/02/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  11/17/2026
  

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.

SELECTION PROCESS:

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