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Tucson Unified School District
Coach -Elementary (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)
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What they do
A Lifeguard watches swimming areas and provides for the safety of swimmers at pools, lakes and beaches. Maintains careful watch of people in the water, enforces safety rules at swimming places; rescues swimmers and treats accidents as needed.
$32,441 / year median in Arizona
+13% projected growth
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 REQUIREMENTS NFHS
Concussion certificate Concussion in Sports Course NFHS Sportsmanship Certificate Sportsmanship Course 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 CardREQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE
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 SCHOOLYEAR LOCATION
Cragin Elementary School- Glenn & Tucson Blvd Area Supplemental Hourly 2 hours
- 1 hour AM K-2 and 1 hour PM 3rd-5th No practice on Wednesdays Sports currently available: Cross Country
- Season dates: September
- November This position is temporary and not eligible for district benefits.