Head Coach MS (5th-8th grade) Girls Basketball 3704 - Phoenix

AZ State School for the Deaf and Blind•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach for middle school girls basketball (grades 5–8) in Phoenix plans practices, supervises athletes, and provides leadership and role modeling. The coach reports to the Athletic Coordinator on accidents, equipment needs, eligibility rosters, transportation and meal requests, and equipment and uniform inventory. The position is temporary, with hours and work calendar as needed, and pays $15.00 per hour. Proficient ASL is required. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing during employment. The coach must hold a high school diploma or equivalent, have background experience, training, or coursework in the sport, and have CPR/First Aid certification upon hire. Coaches must also have current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training or certification. Additional conditions include passing FBI and state background checks and a post-offer physical, completing Defensive Driver Training if driving on state business, and using required personal protective equipment. If school transportation is unavailable, the coach may be assigned to transport the team to away contests in school vehicles. Coaches must safely lift and transport non-ambulatory students. The posting also lists NFHS Coaches Education certification and an Arizona Department of Education certificate as requirements for specified high school coaching roles.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Background experience, training, or coursework in the particular sport.
Proficient ASL is required for this position.
Current CPR and First Aid certification; CPR/First Aid certificate required upon hire.
Crisis Intervention Training or certification.
Must pass FBI and State background checks.
Must pass a post-offer physical.
Defensive Driver Training must be completed by agency personnel who drive on State business.
Must safely lift and transport non-ambulatory students.
Pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing during employment.

Responsibilities

Plan practices.
Supervise athletes at all times.
Report accidents, equipment needs, eligibility rosters, transportation and meal requests, and equipment and uniform inventory to the Athletic Coordinator.
Develop team rules and enforce them fairly and equitably.
Provide appropriate leadership and serve as a role model for athletes.
Safely lift and transport non-ambulatory students.
Transport the team to away contests in school vehicles if assigned because school transportation is unavailable.
Perform other duties outlined in the coaches' manual.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental, and dependent life insurance options for benefit-eligible employees and eligible dependents.
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, and seat belt insurance for benefit-eligible employees.
Automatic enrollment in the State retirement plan and long-term disability program for benefit-eligible employees.
Optional deferred compensation program.
Employee Self-Service.
Wellness Programs.
Tuition Discounts.
Travel Reductions.
Auto and home insurance.
Purchase Discount Programs.