Coach: Assistant Football

Agua Fria High School District - Buckeye, AZ

- Entry Level

Buckeye, AZ

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Assistant Football Coach at Verrado High School is responsible for promoting the educational philosophy and objectives of the Agua Fria Union High School District. The coach will provide leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining a successful program for student-athletes. This role involves instructing and preparing student-athletes for academic success and athletic competition. The position is open to qualified certificated on-site or school-site staff members, and if no qualified staff member applies, it will be open to external candidates as a 'non-staff coach'.

Responsibilities

• Follows district and site procedures and policies; adheres to the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
• Administers the freshman, JV, and/or varsity sports program for which the candidate has been hired.
• Acts as a positive role model for student-athletes.
• If a head coach, has full responsibility for the overall supervision and development of all teams in the sports program.
• Works closely with the Athletic Director in planning, implementing, and scheduling team activities, tryouts, practices, and game plans.
• Oversees unsafe conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted.
• Teaches student-athletes sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport.
• Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches.
• Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during, and after events.
• Manages the distribution, collection, and upkeep of all uniforms and equipment.
• Submits annual written report evaluating the program with recommendations for improvements.
• Verifies that each team member has been cleared by the Athletic Director prior to tryouts or practice.
• Provides prompt accurate reporting of scores to local media and AIA.
• Holds pre-season parent orientation meeting to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, and requirements.
• Adheres to all district guidelines regarding budget and expenditures.
• Completes grade checks of all athletes per District guidelines.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Minimum of two (2) years head coaching at the high school level or head/assistant collegiate coaching level in the sport.
• Participation as a player at the high school or collegiate level in the sport is preferred.
• Must be trained in and possess valid CPR and First Aid clearance.
• Must provide all required certifications prior to the beginning of the designated sports season.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Card.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have a verifiable record of placing emphasis on academic excellence, positive attitudes, character, and sportsmanship.
• Ability to promote athletes who qualify under NCAA Clearinghouse standards for post-secondary scholarship opportunities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience as a head coach preferred.
• Experience as an assistant coach at the collegiate level preferred.

Benefits

• Stipend distributed over the course of the sports' season.