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2026-27 Festival Track & Field Coach - Mountain Trail MS

Paradise Valley Unified School District · Phoenix, AZ · 2 mo ago
EducationPart-time

Temporary position for the 2026 Festival Track & Field season (November 2 – December 5). FTE: 1.0. Salary: $1,389.00.

About the Role

The Head Coach designs and implements the athletic program for assigned sport(s) 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 between the school, 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 other coaching personnel in instructional techniques, practice organization, and supervision.
  • Identify program needs and recommend expenditures for activities, equipment, and supplies.
  • Implement practice schedules, facility/equipment usage, and staff assignments.
  • Instruct student athletes to promote growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
  • Maintain records (e.g., statistics, insurance, permission forms, schedules, equipment inventories) for compliance and reporting.
  • Monitor student athletes’ academic eligibility and provide interventions 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.
  • Inform the athletic director of issues impacting the program (e.g., liability concerns, 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 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

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

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

  • Skills: Adapting to changing priorities; administering first aid; applying laws, codes, and regulations; coordinating with schools/districts/agencies; organizing and communicating information; overseeing financial transactions.
  • Knowledge: Community support organizations; program equipment; injury prevention/treatment; laws, codes, and regulations; participant eligibility and discipline; public relations; professional standards; safety practices.
  • Abilities: Communicating with diverse backgrounds; handling interruptions; exhibiting leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines; modeling/enforcing sportsmanship; motivating athletes; providing discipline; team-building; traveling to off-campus events; working evenings/weekends.

Work Environment

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

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