2026-2027- Head Boys Track Coach- Arcadia HS (303868)

Scottsdale USD 48•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

The Head Boys Track Coach is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and to motivate them to appreciate the sport. The coach organizes and leads practices and competition preparation, evaluates athletes, assigns team positions, determines strategies, and supports students’ athletic and academic development. The coach also maintains required records and equipment, follows applicable athletic regulations and safety procedures, and represents the team in communications with families and community organizations. Position assignments may vary according to department needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPCC).
NFHS Level I Certification, including Concussion in Sports, Fundamentals of Coaching, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, and Protecting Students from Abuse.
NFHS Cheer and Dance Safety Certificate, applicable for Cheer, Dance, and Spirit Line.
NFHS First Aid, Health and Safety Certificate / CPR.
Ability to maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and the community.
Knowledge of fundamental principles of the sport.
Ability to adhere to administrative policies and directives of the program.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience.
Arizona Teaching Certificate or Arizona Coaching Certificate.

Responsibilities

Hold organizational meetings for team prospects and encourage potential athletes to participate.
Assess players’ skills and assign team positions.
Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time for individual and team development.
Work with the athletics director to schedule facilities for practices and competitions.
Assign duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
Coach and instruct players individually or in groups on the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observe players during competition and practice to identify individual and team improvement needs.
Determine game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
Establish and maintain pupil behavior standards and provide proper supervision of athletes.
Monitor team members’ academic performance to ensure eligibility requirements are met and encourage high academic standards.
Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Confer with parents or guardians as necessary regarding student athletic performance.
Follow state, regional, AIA, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Model sportsmanlike behavior and maintain appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators.
Represent the team and promote the sport through communication with booster clubs, service clubs, and other organizations.
Follow procedures for the care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Work with the athletic director to develop an awards policy and submit a list of award winners at the end of the season.
Participate in special activities such as parent nights, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies.
Maintain eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Potentially drive athletes to and from off-campus games using district transportation in a 14-passenger activity bus and provide proof of insurance as requested.
Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.