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Head Boys' Track Coach - Westwood High School
Starting Date: Immediately
Job Description
Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Rate:
Stipend
Shift Type:
Part-Time
Calendar:
Seasonal
Job Summary:
The position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring student-athletes in a specific sport. The coach develops strategies to improve athletic performance while fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. They ensure that all practices, games and activities align with school policies and promote health and safety of students.
Candidates must complete anon-line application which requires a valid IVP Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card, Coach Referral Form and the required NFHS Certificates.
Key Responsibilities
Design and lead practices to improve individual and team performance while developing game plans tailored to opponents
Developing values of sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork and the ability to balance academics with athletics
Foster a positive team culture which is inclusive, respectful, goal oriented and can address and work through team conflicts
Maintain and coordinate practice, game, and transportation schedules, scores, records and evaluations
Enforce school and AIA rules for eligibility, safety protocols, changes to rules and regulations and player conduct
Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, school staff, booster club, and community members
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications
A high school diploma or GED is preferred
NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
Background as a player in the sport, either at the high school or collegiate level is preferred
Previous experience as an assistant or head coach at any level is preferred
Understanding of the sports rules, strategies, techniques, equipment, safety protocols and best practices
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Sport specific knowledge of fundamentals, training and conditioning, game strategy development, and safety protocols
Evaluate performance data and develop plans of improvement for your players
Ability to be flexible with injuries, scheduling conflicts and eligibility requirements
Effectively mediate and resolve conflicts among team members, parents, and staff
Stay updated on the latest coaching techniques and training methods through clinics, books, colleague feedback
Skills & Competencies
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Sport specific knowledge of fundamentals, training and conditioning, game strategy development, and safety protocols
Evaluate performance data and develop plans of improvement for your players
Ability to be flexible with injuries, scheduling conflicts and eligibility requirements
Effectively mediate and resolve conflicts among team members, parents, and staff
Stay updated on the latest coaching techniques and training methods through clinics, books, colleague feedback
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Travel for away games, tournaments and team or training camps
Irregular hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends and possible holiday tournaments
Interactions with student-athletes, parents, booster members, and other school staff and coaches
Physical activity requiring standing, walking, bending, stretching, running and demonstrating athletic techniques
Ability to lift and carry necessary sports equipment up to 50 lbs.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Position Type
Season
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required
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Worksite address
mesa, AZ, 85123, US
Who can apply
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