Head Spirit line Coach - MS

LAKE HAVASU UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT; Lake Havasu City (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Havasu Unified School District is seeking an Assistant Coach in Thunderbolt. The role supports head coaches, monitors student-athlete progress, and helps uphold safety and sportsmanship within a dynamic school sports program.

Qualified candidates will have coaching experience, sport knowledge, and required certifications, including fingerprint clearance, CPR/First Aid, and NFHS coursework. This is a part-time position aligned with a sports schedule and athletics department goals.

Qualifications

• IVP fingerprint clearance through AZ Department of Public Safety.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course completed within 45 days of hire.
• NFHS online course Concussion in Sports completed within 45 days of hire.
• Arizona Teaching or Coaching Certificate or NFHS Level I Certification within 45 days from hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
• Monitor student athletes’ academic progress through reports sent by the Athletic Office.
• Complete and submit necessary injury reports to the Athletic Office.
• Accountable for all equipment—arrange inventorying, issuing, storing and reconditioning.
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games for cleanliness and damage.
• Supervise the locker room and the areas used by the team.
• Must be present until the last student athlete leaves and be ready for scheduled games/practices.
• Coordinate practice sites and times with the Athletic Office and assist in setup/cleanup.

Skills

Coaching experience

Sport knowledge

Safety rules

Team collaboration

Fingerprint clearance

CPR/First Aid

NFHS Fundamentals

NFHS Concussion course

Arizona cert readiness

Education

Arizona teaching or coaching certificate

NFHS Level I Certification

Job description

Position Title: Assistant Coach Location: Thunderbolt

Reports To: Head Coach, Athletic Director, Principal Supervises: None

Classification: Certified Status: Part-time

FLSA Status: N/A Benefit Eligible: No

Work Year: Dependent on Sports Schedule

Qualifications

• Previous successful coaching or playing experience or knowledge in the assigned sport
• Must have knowledge of the background in the assigned sport
• Knowledge of basic rules of the activity and specific safety concerns
• Ability to work effectively with other coaches, staff and students
• IVP fingerprint clearance card through AZ Department of Public Safety
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• All assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer must complete the NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching course, or approved equivalent, within forty five (45) days from the date of hire. Additionally, all head and assistant coaches, whether paid or volunteer, and all registered officials, shall complete the NFHS online education course entitles “Concussion in Sports - What You Need to Know”.
• Hold a valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Coaching Certificate, or have completed each of the following criteria from the National Federation of State High School Associations online at www.nfhslearn.org (Level I Certification) within forty five (45) days from date of hire:
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• Sport specific course or teaching sport skills if sport is not offered This certification shall be on file or recorded in the office of the principal or his/her designee

Function

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sports program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. To instruct athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success. At the same time, the student shall receive instruction that will lead to the formation of moral values, pride of accomplishment, acceptable social behavior and self-confidence.

The success of the athletic programs has a strong influence on the community image of the entire system. The public exposure is a considerable responsibility and community/parent pressure on the winning performance is taxing, but must not over-ride the objective of good sportsmanship, good mental health, and the safety of the athletes.

Responsibilities And Requirements

• Knowledge of existing school district, state, and conference regulations and ability to carry them out
• Maintain discipline and work to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community
• Understand the proper administrative line of command and refer all requests or grievances through proper channels
• Monitor student athlete’s academic progress through reports sent by the Athletic Office
• Complete and submit necessary injury reports to the Athletic Office
• Accountable for all equipment- arrange with the head coach for the inventorying, issuing, storing and reconditioning of equipment
• Examine locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness and damage of the facility
• Supervise the locker room and the other areas used by the respective team
• Must be present until the last student athlete leaves
• Be prepared to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times
• Help coordinate practice sites and times with the Athletic Office
• Assist in the preparation and cleanup of playing areas for practice and/or contests
• Supervise practices, games, and team trips- take all necessary measures to safeguard each participant
• Assist the head coach in carrying out his/her responsibilities
• Strive to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available
• Turn in team roster to the Athletic Office a week before the first game
• Prepare and submit reports and information required by the Athletic Office
• Always have in possession at all practices and games a player’s emergency card
• Supervise athletes and team assigned
• Assume supervisory control over all athletes in program when such control is needed

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Physical effort
• May require lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds

EEOC

Lake Havasu Unified School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. Administrators and supervisors reserve the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.