2026-27 Head Cheer Coach - North Canyon HS

Head Cheer Coach

Location: North Canyon High School Position Type: Temporary - Addendum Position FTE: 1.0 Salary: $39,700.00 Addendum per Semester: Season Dates

• 1st Semester: TBD
• 2nd Semester: TBD

IMPORTANT: ALL COACHES MUST BE A DISTRICT APPROVED VOLUNTEER. PLEASE ALSO APPLY FOR Chaperone Community Volunteer Volunteer Coach.

Purpose Statement The job of Head Coach is done for the purposes of:

• Designing and implementing the athletic program for assigned sports in accordance with applicable rules and regulations.
• Providing supervision of other coaching personnel.
• Providing supervision of students during all aspects of the program.
• Using sound instructional techniques in overseeing program activities.
• Serving as a positive role model to student athletes.
• Serving in a liaison capacity for the school and program with other schools (both within and/or outside the district), to the community, and to various organizations.

Individuals in this job classification are assigned to a position for assigned sports and oversee all aspects of the respective athletic programs.

This job reports to the Athletic Director.

Essential Functions

• Assesses student athletes for the purpose of providing feedback to students on their individual performance and/or determining team placement.
• Attends a variety of meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., for the purpose of receiving and conveying information related to their role.
• Conducts a variety of supporting activities (e.g., parent orientations, recognition events, banquets, etc.) for the purpose of providing information regarding the program and/or recognizing participants accomplishments.
• Develops team and individual practice regimes for student athletes (e.g., strength, speed, agility, nutritional, injury prevention, etc.) for the purpose of enhancing and improving their performance.
• Develops game strategies/plans (e.g., analyzes opponent strengths and weaknesses, analyzing athlete abilities, creating plays/strategies, etc.) for the purpose of preparing the team and individual student athletes for the competition.
• Guides other coaching personnel as may be appropriate in instructional techniques, organization of practices, supervision guidelines, and responsibilities, etc., for the purpose of providing guidance and mentoring.
• Identifies program needs for the purpose of providing recommendations of expenditures for activities, equipment, supplies, etc., that will enhance the assigned athletic program.
• Implements practice schedules and related events (e.g., usage of facilities and equipment, staff assignments, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient program operation.
• Instructs student athletes for the purpose of promoting individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintains a variety of records (e.g., game/student athlete statistics, insurance, signed permission forms, emergency information, schedules, equipment inventories, etc.) for the purpose of complying with district, athletic conference, state requirements, and/or report scores and strategies to local news media.
• Monitors student athletes academic eligibility for the purpose of both complying with AIA requirements as well as providing appropriate intervention (e.g., counseling, tutoring, etc.) to students identified as needing assistance to maintain their athletic eligibility.
• Oversees assistant coaches, student managers, volunteers, etc., for the purpose of providing direction and monitoring activities.
• Promotes athletic program through a variety of activities (e.g., conducts off-season clinics, information on skill-camps, attends community meetings, etc.) for the purpose of increasing interest and participation.
• Responds to inquiries of students, parents, other school personnel, media representatives, college representatives, etc., for the purpose of providing information, assistance, and/or direction.
• Keeps their school athletic director informed when issues arise that impact the schools athletic program (e.g., liability concerns, parent concerns, etc.).
• Provides appropriate and prudent supervision for all athletes and students involved in the program.
• Explains and discusses the PVUSD Athletic Code of Conduct with all athletes in their program.
• Maintains high standards of personal conduct. Coaches should serve as role models for their athletes.
• Ensures that all coaches involved with their program, whether paid or volunteer, are cleared through the PVUSD Human Resources Department.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

SKILLS are required to:

• Adapt to changing work priorities.
• Administer first aid.
• Apply pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Coordinate activities with other schools, districts, and/or agencies.
• Organize and communicate information and concepts.
• Oversee financial transactions.

KNOWLEDGE is required for:

• Community support organizations and public relations.
• Equipment used in activity/program.
• Injury prevention and appropriate treatment protocols.
• Pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations.
• Participant eligibility, attendance, and discipline guidelines.
• Public relations protocols.
• Relevant professional standards and practices.
• Safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to:

• Communicate with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Deal with frequent interruptions.
• Exhibit strong leadership.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Meet deadlines and schedules.
• Model sportsmanship.
• Enforce sportsmanlike behavior among students.
• Motivate participating student athletes.
• Provide a firm, fair, and consistent discipline approach.
• Provide leadership, direction, and team building.
• Travel to off-campus athletic events and competitions.
• Work extended hours that may include evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibility Responsibilities include working under limited supervision, following standardized practices and/or methods, directing other persons within a small work unit. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the jobs functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organizations services.

Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands:

• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Some climbing and balancing.
• Some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally, the job requires:

• 20% Sitting
• 40% Walking
• 40% Standing

The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job-related experience is required.

Education High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

Required Testing

Certificates and Licences

• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate or
• Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate or
• NFHS Level 2 Certificate (National Federation of State High Schools)
• Continuing Educ. Training
• Clearances:
• Criminal Background Clearance
• IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Paradise Valley Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the Schools compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VI Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), or Title II of the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) may contact the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.