COACH WRESTLING BOYS JV WINTER 2026/2027 SCHOOL YEAR

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 ethics 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. Essential functions include being knowledgeable of and enforcing federal, state and district policies, rules, regulations and procedures. Adherence to standards of professional conduct as outlined in Governing Board Policy. Following guidelines as established by the NO Pass/NO Play policy. Providing for the safety and welfare of all participants in practice areas, locker rooms, and on buses/vans. Supporting the total school athletic program by developing and implementing strategies for encouraging student participation in all athletic programs. Ensuring accurate inventory, storage, issuance, care and collection of all school athletic equipment. Adhering to District policies, procedures and guidelines related to transportation, student travel and supervision of students, use of facilities and management of keys. Scheduling, organizing, supervising and proactively controlling the environment related to practices, competition and pre/post season events. Knowledge of sport being coached. Head Coach (In addition to the items listed above) Maintain and manage budgets tied to the athletic program Ensure proper supervision and conduct by all assistant and volunteer coaches Required 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 Fingerprint Clearance Card. In addition to qualifications listed above a Head Coach (Varsity, JV, Freshman Levels) must possess a valid Arizona Teacher, Substitute Certificate, or Athletic Coaching Certificate. (Lower-Level coaches, if not certified, must be under the direct supervision of a certified staff member) Volunteer Coach At all times, the volunteer shall be under supervision of a full-time certified staff member. (The certified staff member shall be designated via PUHSD approved process) Supervision Received Unit Principal, Unit Assistant Principal or Certified Staff Member (Assistant Coaches/Volunteer Coaches) Supervision Given Head Coaches (Assistant Coaches/Volunteer Coaches) The Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, as well as gender identity, gender expression and immigration status. This policy will prevail in all matters concerning staff members, students, the public, educational programs and services, and individuals with whom the Board does business. Any person who believes he or she has been subjected to discrimination, harassment or retaliation on the basis of any protected reason other than disability may file a complaint under Administrative Regulation JB-R, or may contact the Superintendent's designee, the District Hearing & Compliance Officer at: Phoenix Union High School District 4502 N. Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85012 Phone: 602-764-1100 E-mail: PUHSDComplaints@phoenixunion.org