Junior High Assistant Football Coach-8th Grade Boys

Young World Physical Education; Lakeside (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Ridge Unified School District #32 is seeking an engaged Junior High Assistant Football Coach for the 8th Grade Boys team. The coach will report to the Athletic Director/Principal and help foster sportsmanship and academic excellence while guiding multi-sport participation.

The role requires a focus on program development, safe coaching practices, and collaboration with school leadership to support student-athletes in a competitive regional setting.

Qualifications

• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS Concussion in Sports, NFHS Sport Specific – Basketball, NFHS Sportsmanship, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention, NFHS Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment and NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for multi-sport participation and academics.
• Lead 8th grade boys football program in alignment with district goals.
• Collaborate with Athletic Director/Principal on planning and supervision.

Skills

Coaching

First Aid & CPR

NFHS Certifications

Job description

Junior High Assistant Football Coach – 8th Grade Boys

Blue Ridge School District, Blue Ridge Junior High Athletics – Lakeside, Arizona

Job Details

• Job ID: 5185539
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: Jul 17, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

• School: Blue Ridge Unified School District #32
• Position: Assistant Football Coach – 8th Grade Boys (SY 2019-2020)
• Reports To: Athletic Director/Principal
• While our teams have been successful we value sportsmanship and academic success above all else. The coach must be an advocate for the multiple sport athletes and encourage their players to participate in more than one sport.

Application Requirements

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (if you possess one)
• Yearly plan of action for the program
• Specific outline of your supervision methods, practices and procedures
• First Aid & CPR
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, NFHS Concussion in Sports, NFHS Sport Specific – Basketball, NFHS Sportsmanship, NFHS Heat Illness Prevention, NFHS Creating a Safe and Respectful Environment and NFHS Engaging Effectively with Parents.
• Position Type: Seasonal

Contact Information

• Chris Johnson, Principal
• Blue Ridge Junior High Athletics
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]