Middle School Tackle Football Assistant Coach

Jimmy Jazz; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Desert Heights Charter Schools in Glendale, AZ seeks a Middle School Tackle Football Assistant Coach to support the Head Coach in practices, games, and program management.

Requirements include a High School diploma and CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain); prior coaching or playing experience is preferred. You will help foster teamwork, discipline, and academic accountability among student-athletes, and assist with program logistics and leadership in the Head Coach’s absence.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the sport and CAA standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting practices and games.
• Provide individual and group instruction to student-athletes.
• Reinforce expectations for sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.
• Support student academic accountability and eligibility.
• Assist with program logistics, including equipment and scheduling.
• Take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head Coach.

Skills

Coaching experience

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

Job description

• Location 3540 W Union Hills Drive,Glendale, AZ, 85308,United States
• Employee Type Coach
• Required Degree High school

Contact information

• Name Brian Wicker
• Phone [phone]

Description

Who We Are At Desert Heights Charter Schools, we believe athletics is a powerful tool for growth, teamwork, and personal development. Competing in the CAA , our middle school programs teach student-athletes the values of responsibility, dedication, and resilience. We measure success not just by records, but by the growth of our athletes in character and confidence. “If you don’t believe , you don’t belong. Yotes Up!”

Requirements

Position Overview

The Middle School Tackle Football Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach by assisting in practices, games, and overall program management. This role helps provide a supportive , positive, and competitive experience for developing student-athletes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and conducting practices and games.
• Provide individual and group instruction to student-athletes.
• Reinforce expectations for sportsmanship, discipline, and teamwork.
• Support student academic accountability and eligibility.
• Assist with program logistics, including equipment and scheduling.
• Take on leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head Coach.

Qualifications

• Previous coaching or playing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with the sport and CAA standards.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).