Softball Coach

Sunnyside Unified School District; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnyside Unified School District in Tucson, AZ seeks a Head/Assistant MS Coach to promote sportsmanship and teamwork across extracurricular athletics. Responsibilities include organizing games, maintaining equipment, and ensuring every eligible student can participate under the policy “Every Player Plays.” Start date March 22nd, 2027, with two open positions (Head and Assistant).

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, safety, and communication with teachers to verify eligibility and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• CPR and First Aid required for High School.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Follow and enforce applicable school policies and eligibility rules at MS level.
• Ensure participation of all interested students at MS level.
• Make and verify arrangements for games, including scheduling of facilities, transportation, officials, etc. at MS level.
• Attend league meetings and activities when appropriate.
• Demonstrates good sportsmanship.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Athletic coaching

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Definition

Provide coaching to all participating students in extracurricular athletic activities channeled into healthy pursuits that teach sportsmanship and teamwork and build personal confidence. Enforce the philosophy "Every Player Plays".

Essential Functions

This list is illustrative only, not comprehensive and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics.

Tasks

• Maintain inventory and responsibility for all equipment, supplies, and uniforms;
• Follow and enforce applicable school policies and rules, including eligibility rules and AIA or BCI rules at MS level;
• Ensure the participation of all interested students at MS level;
• Make and verify arrangements for games, including scheduling of facilities, transportation, officials, etc. at MS Level;
• Attend league meetings and activities when appropriate;
• Demonstrates good sportsmanship.

Athletic Eligibility

• A current physical on file;
• Insurance information on file;
• Every student must receive a clearance slip before he/she can practice or participate in any competition;
• Every student must be passing all classes with a C or better;
• Coaches must send the list of players to all teachers one week before game to check for eligibility (teachers will have a full business day to respond);
• Coaches must adhere to all eligibility policies;
• Games will be forfeited if an ineligible student participated.

Adherence To Uniform Policy And Procedures

• Uniforms must be checked out to the coach at MS level;
• Uniforms must be checked in no later than one week after season is over;
• Uniforms must be given only to those who are eligible for game day (students who may not be eligible for a particular game should not have a uniform and may not wear their jersey during the school day).

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• CPR and First Aid required for High School

Salary

Addendum for the Season: Head Coach $ 2,000 Assistant Coach $1,500

Start Date

March 22nd, 2027

Additional Information

2 Positions (1 Head & 1 Assistant)

Application Procedure

Apply online