High School Assistant Track & Field Coach (SY 26/27)

Rio Rico High School; Arizona; On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,800; Full time

Job summary

Rio Rico High School in Rio Rico, Arizona, seeks a High School Assistant Track & Field Coach for SY 26/27 to support the program and student-athletes. You will assist in coaching, safety, and academic progress in collaboration with teachers and counselors.

The role emphasizes developing skills, enforcing rules, and promoting a positive image of the district. Certification and coaching credentials are preferred, with a strong commitment to student success.

Qualifications

• AZ teaching certificate preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• AIA coaching certification required.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff, students and media to promote a positive image of District activity.

Responsibilities

• Assist head coach by implementing program philosophy.
• Assist in promoting the program within the District, community and media.
• Enforce written rules/expectations to student athletes and parents.
• Supervise student athletes in practice areas, buses and away trips.
• Assist with inventory of equipment and uniforms; other duties as assigned.

Skills

AZ teaching cert

CPR/First Aid

AIA coaching cert

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Arizona teacher certificate (preferred)

Job description

High School Assistant Track & Field Coach (SY 26/27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5943096

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Feb 8, 2027

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: Full-Time

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