2026-27 Assistant Band Director - Shadow Mountain HS

Temporary position at Shadow Mountain High School from 7/30/2026 to 5/27/2027. Full-time (1.0 FTE) with a salary of $2,083.00 per month.

Purpose Statement

The Assistant Coach designs and implements program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, supervises student athletes during all aspects of participation, and serves as a positive role model. This role is assigned to a specific sport at the Varsity, JV/Frosh, or Junior High level and reports to the Athletic Director.

Responsibilities

• Assesses student athletes to provide feedback on individual performance and determine team placement.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and conferences to receive and convey information related to the role.
• Communicates with parents, students, officials, administrators, and the community to provide information, assistance, and direction.
• Instructs student athletes to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains records such as game/athlete statistics, insurance, permission forms, emergency information, schedules, and equipment inventories to comply with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Manages uniforms, equipment, and school facilities to ensure items are maintained in a responsible and safe manner.
• Monitors student athletes' academic eligibility to comply with AIA requirements and provide intervention (e.g., counseling, tutoring) as needed.
• Supervises student athletes during all areas of participation to ensure a safe environment with minimal risk of injury.
• Teaches sports techniques, playing rules, strategies, and tactics to prepare the team and individual athletes for competition.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience is required.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (www.azdps.gov/services/public/fingerprint).

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills: Adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations; organizing and communicating information and concepts.
• Knowledge: Basic math (fractions, percents, ratios); interpreting technical information; writing technical materials; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards; safety practices; injury prevention and treatment protocols; participant eligibility and discipline guidelines.
• Abilities:
  • Scheduling activities, meetings, or events; gathering and collating data; operating job-related equipment.
  • Working independently with diverse individuals and groups in varied circumstances.
  • Communicating effectively with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
  • Handling frequent interruptions, meeting deadlines, and working extended hours (evenings/weekends).
  • Exhibiting strong leadership, maintaining confidentiality, and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior.
  • Motivating student athletes and providing firm, fair, and consistent discipline.
  • Analyzing issues and creating action plans; setting priorities.

Work Environment

• Physical demands include occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine finger dexterity.
• Typical work posture: 20% sitting, 40% walking, 40% standing.
• Exposure to temperature extremes and risk of injury/illness.