Coach: Head Swim JobID: 4491 Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching Date Posted: 3/9/2026 Location: Agua Fria High School Closing Date: Until Filled
Additional Information: Show/Hide AGUA FRIA UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 216 Board Policy and District Procedures
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Coach (Extra Duty Compensation Guide)
I. General Description: Promotes the educational philosophy and objectives of the District and provides leadership in developing, achieving, and maintaining the best possible program for student-athletes within the Districts philosophy and objectives. The coach instructs and works with student-athletes to prepare them for academic success and athletic competition.
II. Qualifications:
• Open to qualified certificated on-site or school-site staff members. • In the event no qualified certificated staff member applies, the position will be open to qualified persons outside of the immediate site or district and will be considered a "non-staff coach." • Positions are evaluated annually.
• Must be 21 years of age • Minimum of two (2) years head coaching at the high school level or head/assistant collegiate coaching level in the sport for which application is being made, preferred. • Participation as a player at the high school or collegiate level in the sport for which application is being made is preferred. • Must be trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance. • Must provide all required certifications prior to the beginning of the designated sports season and the assumption of coaching duties. • Valid IVP Fingerprint Card • Demonstrate leadership and ability to work effectively with groups and individuals; demonstrate skills in organization and ability to apply this knowledge to a variety of situations. • Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrate ability to work with parent groups, administrators, staff, and students. • Must have a verifiable record of placing the appropriate emphasis on academic excellence, positive attitudes, character, and sportsmanship for all student-athletes. • Must possess ability to successfully promote athletes who qualify under NCAA Clearinghouse standards for post-secondary scholarship opportunities. • Such alternatives to the above as the Governing Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
III. Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows district and site procedures and policies; follows the district Athletic Handbook and Code; adheres to the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
• Has the primary responsibility for administering the freshman, JV, and/or varsity sports program for which the candidate has been hired. • Must be a positive role model for student-athletes. • If a head coach, has full responsibility for the overall supervision and development of all teams in the sports program for which candidate is hired. • If a head coach, responsible for the assignments and duties of assistant coaches in sport for which candidate is hired. • Works closely with the Athletic Director in planning, implementing, and scheduling team activities, tryouts, practices, game plans, summer activities. • Oversees any unsafe conditions of the facility or area in which the assigned sport is conducted at all times athletes are present. • Reports any unsafe conditions to the Athletic Director and completes work orders in a timely manner to correct safety hazards. • Teaches student-athletes to perform sound, safe fundamental techniques of the designated sport throughout the season. • Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches. • Responsible for the safety and security of the team before, during, and after events and traveling to and from events, including riding the bus with the team. • Responsible for the distribution, collection, and general upkeep of all uniforms and equipment and providing an end of season inventory. • Submits annual written report evaluating the program, with recommendations for improvements, as requested by the Athletic Director. • If Head coach, assists the Athletic Director in the evaluation of assistant, freshman, or JV coaches. • Verifies that each team member has been cleared by the Athletic Director prior to allowing a student to try out or practice. • Provides prompt accurate reporting of scores to local media and AIA. • Holds pre-season parent orientation meeting for all levels to review eligibility, athletic code, team rules, requirements, and risk factors for all athletes. • Adheres to all district guidelines and policies regarding budget and expenditures and the ordering process. • Complies with time constraints for practice and contest schedules, including holidays/Saturdays, as well as off-season schedules. • Promotes your school with pride and dignity at all times. • Completes grade checks of all athletes per District guidelines. • Ensures district compliance with the Arizona Department of Education for all academic programs. • Other related duties as assigned.
IV. Status: FLSA- Non-Exempt - Stipend - distributed over the course of the sports season Reports to Athletic Director and/or site principal