VOLUNTEER COACH, SPRING - TENNIS (JULY 1, 2026 - JUNE 30, 2027)

School Athletics Coach

The function of a coach is to educate students through participation in an interscholastic competition. An interscholastic program should be designed to enhance academic achievement and should actively promote opportunities for academic success. Each student should be treated with the utmost respect, and his or her welfare should be considered in decisions by the coach at all times. Coaches have tremendous influence over students and as such shall instill the highest levels of ethical and moral character in their athletes. Coaches are expected to uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. Strong ethical and integrity will be evident in all interactions with students, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, state athletic officials, and members of the media or public.

Major duties include being knowledgeable of and enforcing federal, state and district policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Coaches must adhere to standards of professional conduct as outlined in Governing Board Policy. They are also expected to follow guidelines as established by the NO Pass/NO Play policy. Coaches must provide for the safety and welfare of all participants in practice areas, locker rooms, and on buses/vans. They should support the total school athletic program by developing and implementing strategies for encouraging student participation in all athletic programs. Coaches must ensure accurate inventory, storage, issuance, care and collection of all school athletic equipment. They must also adhere to District policies, procedures and guidelines related to transportation, student travel and supervision of students, use of facilities and management of keys. Coaches should schedule, organize, supervise and proactively control the environment related to practices, competition and pre/post season events. Coaches must have knowledge of the sport being coached.

In addition to the items listed above, a Head Coach must maintain and manage budgets tied to the athletic program and ensure proper supervision and conduct by all assistant and volunteer coaches.

Qualifications include being at least 21 years of age, possessing a current CPR certification, meeting all coaching qualifications, course requirements and certifications as determined by federal, state and District criteria, passing background investigation as outlined by the District, being recommended by Principal or designee, receiving Governing Board approval, and possessing an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. In addition to qualifications listed above, a Head Coach must possess a valid Arizona Teacher or Substitute Certificate. Lower-Level coaches, if not certified, must be under the direct supervision of a certified staff member. The volunteer shall be at all times under supervision of a full-time certified staff member.