High School Athletic Coach: Skill & Leadership

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District #20 is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead high school athletic programs in Maricopa, AZ. The position reports to the Athletic Director, with days and hours arranged and a stipend according to the current schedule.

The role requires coaching experience, a commitment to safety, and adherence to district policies. Candidates must be prepared to manage practices, support student athletes, and help foster discipline and sportsmanship within teams.

Qualifications

• Expressed interest in athletics
• Experience in coaching
• Physical ability to perform essential functions
• Available to work during assigned hours
• Understanding of and agreement with the District's goals of an athletic program
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and human behavior
• Possess knowledge of the State, Federal and School Board Policies and Regulations regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action
• Familiar with the care and treatment of athletic injuries
• All High School Head Athletic Coaches must be certified by the Arizona Department of Education
• Coaches must complete NFHS Coaches Course including Concussion Course
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Valid Driver Licence
• 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Responsibilities

• Coaches individual participants in the skills necessary for successful performance
• Provide a positive learning environment for the athletes
• Plan and schedule a regular program of practice in season in accordance with district policy and AIA regulations
• Manage athlete behavior during training sessions and during meets or events
• Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities
• Assist the athletic director, when necessary, in scheduling interscholastic contests where applicable
• Recommend purchase of equipment, supplies and uniforms as appropriate
• Maintain complete and accurate records as required (i.e. attendance forms, insurance records, file accident reports, etc.)
• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility/area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times, especially, when students are present.
• Follow district procedures in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport
• Enforce discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and establish and oversee penalties for breach of such standards by individual students
• Assumes primary responsibility for field or court preparation
• Provide athletic director with team rosters as requested
• Provide athletic director with end of year inventory as requested
• Head Coach of each sport to provide athletic director the evaluation of coaches as requested
• Perform such other tasks (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the School Board or Administration.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Skills

Coaching experience

Interest in athletics

Job description

Maricopa Unified School District #20 is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead high school athletic programs in Maricopa, AZ. The position reports to the Athletic Director, with days and hours arranged and a stipend according to the current schedule.

The role requires coaching experience, a commitment to safety, and adherence to district policies. Candidates must be prepared to manage practices, support student athletes, and help foster discipline and sportsmanship within teams.