High School Football Assistant Coach (SY 26/27)

Young World Physical Education; Arizona; On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Job summary

A school district in Arizona is seeking a part-time High School Assistant Football Coach to assist in the strength and direction of the football program. The role involves supervising student athletes, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and fostering academic success. Candidates should possess a current AZ teacher certificate, CPR certification, and AIA coaching certification. This role provides a structured environment to help athletes develop their skills while promoting a positive image of the school community. Salary is set at $2,400 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience with supervising student athletes in practice and at events.
• Demonstrated ability to connect with students and promote positive outcomes.
• Ability to enforce guidelines and manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and executing practices to maximize athlete performance.
• Model and encourage respectful behavior among athletes.
• Monitor compliance with school and district athletic policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents

Cooperative teamwork

Education

Current AZ teacher certificate

Current CPR/first aid certification

Current AIA coaching certification

Job description

High School Assistant Football Coach

Santa Cruz Valley Unified School District, Rio Rico High School - Rio Rico, Arizona Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5498562

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 14, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for assisting in overall strength and positive direction of program; assists in providing for the welfare and safety of all student athletes; work with student athletes, teachers, and counselors to ensure academic progress of the participants; and be an integral part of the school system and the educational program encouraging academic achievement.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Implement program philosophy and strategies consistent with guidelines established by Head Coach;
• Assist head coach in promoting program within the District, community and media;
• Assist head coach in providing written rules/expectations to student athletes and their parents and enforce these fairly among all participants;
• Be knowledgeable of and enforce school, District , AIA and/or league rules, regulations, procedures and policies;
• Direct supervision of student athletes in practice areas, locker rooms, buses and at all times on away trips;
• Assist in planning and monitoring organized practices that will include proper conditioning, warm‑ups and instructions of fundamentals;
• Develop athletes to the highest degree of skill and integrity possible;
• Model respectful behavior and promote the guidelines of Pursuing Victory with Honor;
• Follow the approved Athletic Handbook policies and procedures;
• Follow all Governing Board policies, in particular as it relates to staff conduct with students and fund raising activities;
• Work as a team player with other coaches and the All‑Sports Booster Club;
• Assist head coach with inventory of equipment and uniforms; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PREFERRED EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Current AZ teacher certificate, preferred;
• Must hold current CPR/first aid certification;
• Must hold current AIA coaching certification ;
• Demonstrated organizational skills;
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, student athletes, officials and media to promote a positive image of District activity;
• Demonstrated ability to relate effectively with staff, students and parents;and
• Such alternatives as the Governing Board may find appropriate, acceptable and reasonable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to demonstrate/model appropriate techniques for sport.

Position Type: Part‑Time

Salary: $2,400 to $2,400 Per Year