High School Mountain Bike Club Coach
Reports To
Athletic Director / Assistant Principal
Position Summary
The Coconino High School Mountain Bike Club Coach provides leadership, instruction, and supervision for student-athletes participating in the school’s mountain bike club. The coach is responsible for developing riders’ skills, promoting safety, fostering good sportsmanship, and building a positive, inclusive environment that aligns with school and district values.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Organize, supervise, and coach all practices, rides, and competitions/events.
- Teach mountain biking skills, bike handling, trail etiquette, and race strategies appropriate to the age and experience of students.
- Emphasize safety by enforcing the use of proper gear, equipment checks, and risk management procedures.
- Foster a positive and inclusive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, respect, and academic success.
- Communicate regularly with parents, school administration, and student-athletes regarding schedules, expectations, and progress.
- Manage logistics such as transportation, registration for events/races, and equipment needs in accordance with school policies.
- Ensure compliance with all school district policies, NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) rules, and applicable safety guidelines.
- Model and reinforce positive behavior and character development on and off the trail.
- Experience in mountain biking (racing, coaching, or recreational) required.
- Strong knowledge of mountain bike safety, maintenance, and trail etiquette.
- Prior coaching or teaching experience preferred, especially with high school students.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain before season begins).
- Ability to pass required background checks and meet district volunteer/coach requirements.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Fall Season
- Practices and rides after school hours and some weekends for competitions/events.
About the company
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Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) has a long history of offering a well-rounded and rigorous educational experience for all students. Home to more than 9,600 students and 15 comprehensive school sites, FUSD works to implement best practices and innovative education techniques to meet the needs of students in Northern Arizona. Students discover their path at the 15 comprehensive school sites that include three elementary magnet schools, four middle school academies and four high school academies. Students can also take advantage of Advanced Placement, Technology and Engineering, Expeditionary/Place Based Education, and Modern Language while high school students have opportunities to take high school dual-enrollment classes for college credit, career and technical education, music, fine art, drama, foreign language and online courses. Middle school students enjoy a variety of elective classes, clubs, sports and tutoring support. For elementary students, FUSD offers before and after-school programs, multi-age classroom opportunities, artists in residence, as well as intervention and enrichment opportunities for every student. With high expectations, FUSD employs teachers, counselors, librarians, bus drivers, administrators, and support staff to ensure students can focus on their education. Working together, FUSD is proud that students consistently score above state and national averages on standardized achievement tests and the dropout rates are lower than the state average. Community support is vital that takes place across the district everyday. FUSD is grateful for the continuing support of Team FUSD, our community partners, families, and students. Flagstaff is a special place because of the ongoing community support.