Rate:

Stipend

Shift Type:

Part-Time

Calendar:

Seasonal

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring student-athletes in a specific sport. The coach develops strategies to improve athletic performance while fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. They ensure that all practices, games and activities align with school policies and promote health and safety of students.

Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires a valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, Coach Referral Form and the required NFHS Certificates.

Key Responsibilities:

This section outlines the primary duties and key responsibilities required for this role, detailing the essential tasks and functions necessary to perform the job successfully, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Design and lead practices to improve individual and team performance while developing game plans tailored to opponents
Developing values of sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and the ability to balance academics with athletics
Foster a positive team culture which is inclusive, respectful, goal oriented and can address and work through team conflicts
Maintain and coordinate practice, game, and transportation schedules, scores, records and evaluations
Enforce school and AIA rules for eligibility, safety protocols, changes to rules and regulations and player conduct
Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, school staff, booster club, and community members
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary.

Education:

A high school or GED is preferred
Current IVP fingerprint card
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
Experience:

Background as a player in the sport, either at the high school or collegiate level is preferred
Previous experience as an assistant or head coach at any level is preferred
Understanding of the sports rules, strategies, techniques, equipment, safety protocols and best practices
Skills & Competencies:

This section outlines the critical skills and competencies required to excel in this role, enabling effective performance, adaptability, and consistent achievement of job responsibilities.

Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Sport specific knowledge of fundamentals, training and conditioning, game strategy development, and safety protocols
Evaluate performance data and develop plans of improvement for your players
Ability to be flexible with injuries, scheduling conflicts and eligibility requirements
Effectively mediate and resolve conflicts among team members, parents, and staff
Stay updated on the latest coaching techniques and training methods through clinics, books, colleague feedback
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

This section outlines the work environment and physical conditions associated with this role. It includes information on whether the job involves working in an office, classroom, or other settings, and if there are physical activities like standing, walking, or lifting.

Indoor and outdoor settings depending on sport
Travel for away games, tournaments and team or training camps
Irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and possible holiday tournaments
Interactions with student-athletes, parents, booster members, and other school staff and coaches
Physical activity requiring standing, walking, bending, stretching, running and demonstrating athletic techniques
Ability to lift and carry necessary sports equipment up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.

Position Type:Season
Job Categories:
Athletics & Activities > Coaching