2026-27 Festival Boys Basketball Coach - Mountain Trail MS

Temporary position at Mountain Trail Middle School (FTE: 1.0). Season dates: 8/31/2026 - 10/22/2026. All coaches must be district-approved volunteers.

About the Role

The Head Coach designs and implements the athletic program for boys basketball in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. Responsibilities include supervising coaching personnel and students, using sound instructional techniques, serving as a positive role model, and acting as a liaison for the school and program with other schools, the community, and various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assess student athletes to provide feedback and determine team placement.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to convey and receive information.
• Conduct supporting activities such as parent orientations, recognition events, and banquets.
• Develop team and individual practice regimes (e.g., strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention).
• Create game strategies by analyzing opponent strengths/weaknesses and athlete abilities.
• Guide coaching personnel in instructional techniques, practice organization, and supervision.
• Identify program needs and recommend expenditures for activities, equipment, and supplies.
• Implement practice schedules and related events to ensure efficient program operation.
• Instruct student athletes to promote growth in skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain records (e.g., statistics, insurance, permission forms, schedules, equipment inventories) for compliance with district, conference, and state requirements.
• Monitor student athletes’ academic eligibility to comply with AIA requirements and provide intervention as needed.
• Oversee assistant coaches, student managers, and volunteers.
• Promote the athletic program through off-season clinics, skill camps, and community engagement.
• Respond to inquiries from students, parents, school personnel, media, and college representatives.
• Keep the athletic director informed of issues impacting the program (e.g., liability concerns, parent concerns).
• Provide supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
• Explain and discuss the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with athletes.
• Maintain high standards of personal conduct and serve as a role model.
• Ensure all coaches, paid or volunteer, are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adapt to changing work priorities, administer first aid, and apply pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate activities with schools, districts, and agencies; organize and communicate information.
• Knowledge of community support organizations, public relations, equipment, injury prevention, eligibility guidelines, and safety practices.
• Ability to communicate with diverse backgrounds, handle interruptions, exhibit leadership, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, and motivate athletes.
• Provide firm, fair, and consistent discipline; lead team-building efforts; and travel to off-campus events.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Substitute Certificate, or NFHS Level 2 Certificate.
• Criminal Background Clearance and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Pay

$1,909.00 for the season.

Schedule

Season runs from 8/31/2026 to 10/22/2026. Work includes evenings and weekends.

Work Environment

The role involves occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and fine finger dexterity. The job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. Exposure to temperature extremes and risk of injury or illness is possible.