2026-27 Head Badminton Coach - Horizon HS

Paradise Valley USD 69•Scottsdale, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Badminton Coach is responsible for designing and implementing the athletic program for assigned sport(s) in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. This role involves supervising other coaching personnel and student athletes during all aspects of the program, using sound instructional techniques, and serving as a positive role model. The coach will also act as a liaison for the school and program with other schools, the community, and various organizations. Individuals in this role oversee all aspects of the respective athletic program(s) and report to the Athletic Director.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Skills: adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; coordinating activities with other schools, districts and/or agencies; organizing and communicating information and concepts; and overseeing financial transactions.
Knowledge: community support organizations and public relations; equipment used in activity/program; injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols; pertinent laws codes, policies, and/or regulations; participant eligibility, attendance and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; and safety practices and procedures.
Ability: communicate with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds; dealing with frequent interruptions; exhibiting strong leadership; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; modeling sportsmanship and enforcing sportsmanlike behavior among students; motivating participating student athletes; providing a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach; providing leadership, direction, and team building; traveling to off-campus athletic events; traveling to off-campus competitions; and working extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.
Job related experience is required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency: Required Testing
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate or NFHS Level 2 Certificate (National Federation of State High Schools)
Continuing Educ. / Training
Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance, IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Nice To Haves

ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR Chaperone /Community Volunteer/Volunteer Coach

Responsibilities

Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback on individual performance and/or determining team placement.
Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, and conferences for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
Conducts a variety of supporting activities such as parent orientations, recognition events, and banquets for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants’ accomplishments.
Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g., strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
Develops game strategies/plans (e.g., analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzes athlete abilities, creates plays/strategies) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for competition.
Guides other coaching personnel in instructional techniques, organization of practices, and supervision guidelines and responsibilities for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc., that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g., usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
Maintains a variety of records (e.g., game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or reporting scores and strategies to local news media.
Monitors student athletes’ academic eligibility for the purpose of complying with AIA requirements and providing appropriate intervention (e.g., counseling, tutoring) to students needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc., for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
Promotes the athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g., conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
Responds to inquiries from students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc., for the purpose of providing information, assistance, and/or direction.
Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the school’s athletic program (e.g., liability concerns, parent concerns).
Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
Maintains high standards of personal conduct and serves as a role model for athletes.
Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer, are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.