High School Football Assistant Coach (Stipend)

Gila Bend Unified School District; Arizona; On-site; USD 1,000 - 2,000; Part time

Job summary

Gila Bend Unified School District seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes’ skills, teamwork, and leadership while ensuring compliance with district and league rules. The position focuses on planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and maintaining high standards of sportsmanship.

The assistant will manage equipment, assist with fundraising, and use HUDL and MaxPreps to track performance and progress.

Qualifications

• Coaching knowledge and game strategy required.
• Certification in NFHS coaching and concussion courses.
• CPR and First Aid certification must be current.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and conducting football practices and games.
• Teach fundamentals, techniques, safety procedures, and strategies.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, and travel.
• Support head coach with discipline, organization, and communication.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and academic accountability.
• Assist with equipment, field setup, and inventory.
• Utilize HUDL, MaxPreps, and required systems.

Skills

Football fundamentals

Team leadership

Communication

Discipline

Education

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion in Sports

CPR/First Aid

Tools

HUDL

MaxPreps

Job description

Gila Bend Unified School District seeks an Assistant Football Coach to support the Head Coach in developing student-athletes’ skills, teamwork, and leadership while ensuring compliance with district and league rules. The position focuses on planning practices, teaching fundamentals, and maintaining high standards of sportsmanship.

The assistant will manage equipment, assist with fundraising, and use HUDL and MaxPreps to track performance and progress.