Head Coach -Football

Peoria Unified School District • Peoria, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Head Coach is responsible for coaching football at Cheyenne Elementary in Peoria, Arizona. The role requires knowledge of sport-specific skills, techniques, rules, and safety concerns; effective communication with stakeholders; and adherence to Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA) and Peoria Unified School District #11 requirements. The coach must attend mandatory district and AIA meetings and use required online platforms such as MaxPreps and HUDL. The coach is also expected to build camaraderie among players through team-building, fundraising, and service projects. Work may take place outside normal working hours and may require travel, including driving students to and from competitions. This position offers a stipend and is open until filled. Applicants must submit an online application; selected candidates will participate in an interview process.

Requirements

• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online Fundamentals of Coaching course or an approved equivalent (AIA Rule 17.1).
• Certificate verifying completion of the NFHS online Concussion in Sports—What You Need to Know course (AIA Rule 17.1).
• An Arizona Teaching Certificate, Arizona Coaching Certificate, or certificate verifying completion of a sport-specific course (AIA Rule 17.1.2).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Knowledge of essential skills, techniques, rules, and safety concerns for football.
• Skill in communicating with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge necessary to adhere to AIA and Peoria Unified School District #11 rules.
• Must possess or obtain an Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Must pass a background clearance check.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an Arizona driver's license, as driving students to and from competitions may be required.
• Must use required online platforms for the sport.

Responsibilities

• Coach the football team and apply knowledge of the sport’s essential skills, techniques, rules, and safety concerns.
• Communicate with all stakeholders.
• Adhere to rules established by the AIA and Peoria Unified School District #11.
• Attend mandatory school district and AIA meetings.
• Use online platforms required for the sport, such as MaxPreps and HUDL.
• Build camaraderie among players through team-building, fundraising, and service projects.
• Travel to perform work functions and, when required, drive students to and from competitions.

What This Job Offers

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