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Athletic Head Coach - Girls Swim - Skyline High School

Young World Physical Education, Arizona City, AZ, United States


Athletic Head Coach - Girls Swim - Skyline High School
Mesa USD 4 Skyline High – Mesa, Arizona

Job Summary:

The position is responsible for leading, training, and mentoring student‑athletes in girls swim. The coach develops strategies to improve athletic performance while fostering teamwork, discipline, and personal growth. Practices, games, and activities must align with school policies and promote the health and safety of students.

Rate:

Stipend
Shift Type:

Part‑Time
Calendar:

Seasonal
Position Type:

Season

Key Responsibilities

Design and lead practices to improve individual and team performance while developing game plans tailored to opponents.

Develop values of sportsmanship, discipline, teamwork, and balance between academics and athletics.

Foster a positive team culture that is inclusive, respectful, goal‑oriented and addresses team conflicts.

Maintain and coordinate practice, game, and transportation schedules, scores, records, and evaluations.

Enforce school and AIA rules for eligibility, safety protocols, rule changes, and player conduct.

Communicate effectively with parents, guardians, school staff, booster club, and community members.

Assist 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.

Current IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

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 sport’s rules, strategies, techniques, equipment, safety protocols, and best practices.

Skills & Competencies

Model the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate.

Demonstrate 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 improvement plans for players.

Adapt to 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, and colleague feedback.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Indoor and outdoor settings depending on the sport.

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.

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

Ray Madrid, Athletic Director

Skyline High

Phone: 480-472-9490

Email: rpmadrid@mpsaz.org

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