JV Boys Basketball Head Coach — Lead & Develop Athletes

Maricopa Unified School District; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead high school sports programs at our Maricopa, AZ campus. The role reports to the Athletic Director and involves planning practice schedules, guiding athletes, and maintaining discipline and safety standards across activities.

Ideal candidates have coaching experience, certifications (NFHS/Concussion, First Aid/CPR), and a valid driver license with a compliant MVR.

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
• Knowledge of state/federal and school board policies and regulations regarding student conduct
• Familiar with care and treatment of athletic injuries
• Head Athletic Coaches must be certified by the Arizona Department of Education or AIA
• 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
• 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 as may seem appropriate to the School Board or Administration.
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Skills

Athletic program knowledge

Coaching experience

Safety and injury care knowledge

Policy understanding

NFHS/Concussion course

First Aid/CPR certification

Valid Driver Licence

MVR check

Availability during assigned hours

Parental/student conduct knowledge

Fundamentals of coaching techniques

Discipline and sportsmanship advocacy

Job description

Maricopa Unified School District is seeking an Athletic Coach to lead high school sports programs at our Maricopa, AZ campus. The role reports to the Athletic Director and involves planning practice schedules, guiding athletes, and maintaining discipline and safety standards across activities.

Ideal candidates have coaching experience, certifications (NFHS/Concussion, First Aid/CPR), and a valid driver license with a compliant MVR.