Coach - Head HS Cross Country (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District | Tucson, AZ, United States

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Posted Date 4/16/2026
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Job ID:5651164
Application Deadline:Apr 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Posted:Today

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY
Promote sportsmanship and foster good character in student athletes. Provide for the safety and welfare of all participants. Supervise students in practice areas, locker rooms, busses and at all times during the season. Exercise patience, tolerance and diplomacy in relations with all players, parents, co-workers, contest officials and spectators. Interscholastic activities are an extension of the classroom and as such, your actions, behavior and interactions with our student athletes should be reflective of this.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate OR Valid Arizona Substitute Certificate OR Valid Arizona Coaching Certificate (Sport Specific) AND
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching certificate (at employee's expense) Fundamentals of Coaching Course

OR

  • Coach Level 1 (If using to qualify for varsity head coach position in lieu of teaching/coaching certificate) Which includes: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching, Protecting Students from Abuse, Sudden Cardiac Arrest

In addition to the above, all coaches (varsity head coach & assistant coaches) must have current certifications:

NFHS Concussion certificate Concussion in Sports Course
ATC Student-Athlete Health & Wellness certificate (must review PowerPoint and sign a document affirming PowerPoint has been reviewed)

Act on Facts Suicide Prevention Training OR NFHS Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention certificate Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Course

Current CPR w/AED (On-line classes are not accepted; EMT license supersedes this requirement)
Current First Aid (On-line classes are not accepted; EMT license supersedes this requirement)

Current Arizona IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS UPON HIRE
Bloodborne pathogen training after hire by TUSD Risk Management Department
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles) or proof of MMR immunization

COMMENTS

Effective: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR

LOCATION: Sahuaro High School- Broadway & Camino Seco Area

Season Dates: August into November

STIPEND to be prorated for days missed in the sports season due to late starts or early terminations.

This position is temporary and not eligible for district benefits.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Position Type:Part-Time
Salary: up to $4,300 Stipend
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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    Employment Type
    Part time
    Category
    Education
    Education
    Athletics & Activities

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