2026-27 Festival Girls Basketball Coach - Mountain Trail MS

Temporary full-time position at Mountain Trail Middle School for the 2027 girls basketball season (March 1 – April 20). Salary: $1,909.

About the role

The Head Coach designs and implements the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The role involves supervising coaching personnel and students, using sound instructional techniques, serving as a positive role model, and acting as a liaison between the school, community, and various organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assess student athletes to provide feedback and determine team placement.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to stay informed and convey relevant information.
• Conduct supporting activities such as parent orientations, recognition events, and banquets.
• Develop team and individual practice regimes (e.g., strength, speed, agility, nutrition, injury prevention).
• Create game strategies by analyzing opponent strengths/weaknesses and athlete abilities.
• Guide and mentor other coaching personnel on instructional techniques and supervision guidelines.
• Recommend expenditures for program needs, including equipment and supplies.
• Implement practice schedules and manage facility/equipment usage and staff assignments.
• Instruct student athletes to promote growth in skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain records such as statistics, insurance forms, permission slips, schedules, and equipment inventories.
• Monitor student athletes’ academic eligibility 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, parent concerns).
• Provide supervision for all athletes and students in the program.
• Explain and enforce the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct.
• 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 and administer first aid.
• Apply pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations.
• Coordinate activities with schools, districts, and agencies.
• Organize and communicate information effectively.
• Oversee financial transactions.
• Knowledge of community support organizations, public relations, and equipment used in the program.
• Understanding of injury prevention, treatment protocols, and safety practices.
• Familiarity with participant eligibility, attendance, and discipline guidelines.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and handle frequent interruptions.
• Exhibit strong leadership, maintain confidentiality, and meet deadlines.
• Model and enforce sportsmanship and motivate student athletes.
• Provide firm, fair, and consistent discipline.
• Demonstrate team-building and leadership skills.
• Travel to off-campus events and competitions; work extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Job-related experience is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or Arizona Coaching Certificate, or completion of:
  • Fundamentals of Coaching (NFHS),
  • First Aid/CPR,
  • Sport-Specific course or teaching sport skills (if the sport is not offered by NFHS).
• Criminal Background Clearance and IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Work Environment

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