Athletic Coach-Assistant Football Coach

Maricopa Unified School District #20

Human Resources
44150 West Maricopa/Casa Grande Highway
Maricopa, Arizona 85138
520.568.5100 - main number
520.568.5151 - fax number

Job Title: Athletic Coach

Reports To: Athletic Director

Evaluated By: Athletic Director

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Days and hours to be arranged, with Stipend according to current schedule.

JOB GOAL:  To provide leadership in helping each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem. To instruct student athletes in a specific sports activity.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:  To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to execute each requirement satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed for the position.

• 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
• Possess knowledge of the State, Federal and School Board Policies and Regulations

regarding student conduct and appropriate disciplinary action

• Familiar with the care and treatment of athletic injuries
• All High School Head Athletic Coaches must be certified by the Arizona Department of Education
• Coaches must complete NFHS Coaches Course including Concussion Course
• First Aid and CPR Certification 
• Valid Driver Licence 
• 39-month Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the duties and responsibilities as stated in the primary administrative assignment and as stated below.   Other duties may be assigned.

• 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.) competition in his/her sport   

• Oversee the safety conditions of the facility/area in which assigned sport is conducted at all times, especially, when students are present.

• 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 (which may require knowledge of other job descriptions) as may seem to be appropriate to the School Board or Administration.  
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

EVALUATION:  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually by the appropriate supervisor in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy.