POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Experience

• 2 years prior coaching experience

OR

Other Requirements

• Valid Arizona Teaching CertificateORValid Arizona Substitute CertificateORValid Arizona Coaching CertificateOR
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching-(SPORT SPECIFIC) OR Teaching Sport SkillsCurrent CPR w/AED (On-line certificates are not accepted)
• Current First Aid Certificates (On-line certificates are not accepted)
• Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• In addition to the above, all coaches (varsity head coach & assistant coaches) must have current certifications:NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate http://www.nfhslearn.orgNFHS Concussion certificate http://www.nfhslearn.orgCOVID-19 for Coaches and Administrators/Protecting Students from Abuse/Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Season Dates:

• Fall-August into November (Additional to assist with successful program a year around strength and conditional program 7 on 7 and potential summer camp)

Application Timeline:

Wednesday January 31, 2024-  Wednesday, February 14, 2024

ESSENTIAL JOB TASKS

• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g. parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g. strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Develops game strategies/plans (e.g. analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
• Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines and responsibilities, etc. for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc. that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g. usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g. game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
• Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g. counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc. for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Promotes athletic programs through a variety of activities (e.g. conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
• Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc. for the purpose of providing information, assistance and/or direction.
• Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school’s athletic program (e.g. liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
• Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
• Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
• Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
• Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer are cleared through the EdKey Inc. Human Resources Department.

Working Conditions

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, crouch, bend, walking up and down stairs/ramps, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.