Volunteer Coach Soccer Boys 2026-2027 School Year

Phoenix Union High School District 210 • Phoenix, AZ

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Volunteer Coach educates students through participation in interscholastic competition. The athletic program should support academic achievement and opportunities for academic success. The coach is expected to treat each student with respect, prioritize student welfare, and model high ethical and moral character. Professional conduct and integrity are expected in interactions with students, officials, athletic directors, administrators, state athletic officials, media, and the public.

The role includes enforcing applicable policies and rules, supporting student safety and participation, managing athletic equipment and facilities, and organizing and supervising practices, competitions, and related events. Volunteer coaches must remain under the supervision of a designated full-time certified staff member.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Possess current CPR certification.
• Meet coaching qualifications, course requirements, and certifications established by federal, state, and district criteria.
• Pass the district background investigation.
• Be recommended by the Principal or designee.
• Receive Governing Board approval.
• Possess an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Volunteer coaches must be under the supervision of a full-time certified staff member designated through the PUHSD-approved process.
• For head coach roles at varsity, JV, or freshman levels, possess a valid Arizona Teacher or Substitute Certificate; lower-level coaches who are not certified must be under the direct supervision of a certified staff member.

Responsibilities

• Know and enforce applicable federal, state, and district policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Adhere to professional conduct standards in Governing Board Policy and follow the NO Pass/NO Play policy.
• Provide for participant safety and welfare in practice areas, locker rooms, and on buses or vans.
• Support the overall school athletic program and encourage student participation across athletic programs.
• Maintain accurate inventory and ensure proper storage, issuance, care, and collection of school athletic equipment.
• Follow district guidelines for transportation, student travel and supervision, facility use, and key management.
• Schedule, organize, supervise, and proactively manage practices, competitions, and pre- and post-season events.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the sport being coached.
• Remain under the supervision of a designated full-time certified staff member.

What This Job Offers

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