Payette School District is accepting applications for the following coaching position for the 2025–2026 school year:

Assistant Golf Coach – Payette High School

The Payette High School administration, Head Golf Coach, and Athletic Director will select the Assistant Golf Coach.

Position Purpose

The Assistant Golf Coach supports the development of high school student-athletes by fostering skill development, positive attitudes, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Emphasis is placed on age-appropriate instruction, participation, and building lifelong habits of physical activity, responsibility, and respect.

Goals

• Support the physical, social, and emotional development of high school student-athletes

• Teach fundamental golf skills appropriate for varying ability levels

• Promote teamwork, sportsmanship, and respect for self and others

• Provide positive role modeling and encouragement

• Foster a safe, inclusive, and supportive athletic environment

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Working with Student-Athletes

1. Attend and assist with all practices, meets, team meetings, and required school-related activities, including supervision during events and field trips

2. Assist in organizing and conducting practice sessions that emphasize skill development, participation, and safety

3. Support instruction of basic golf skills for students of varying abilities

4. Help supervise students at competitions and ensure appropriate conduct and sportsmanship

5. Assist with communication between coaches, students, families, and administration

6. Monitor student participation and effort throughout the season

7. Coordinate with the Athletic Director regarding transportation needs for meets and events

8. Ensure student safety at all times and proper use, care, and storage of equipment

9. Support fundraising activities as needed and follow district bookkeeping and purchasing procedures

10. Comply with federal and state law, administrative rules, Board policy, and district procedures related to student-athlete safety, including concussion protocols

11. Ensure students meet eligibility requirements, including academic standing and physical clearance

12. Encourage student participation and help create a positive team culture that emphasizes growth and inclusion

13. Model professionalism, positive behavior, and effective conflict management

14. Maintain clear expectations for conduct, respect, and fair play

15. Follow district athletic guidelines and high school activity standards

Application Requirements

Interested external candidates should submit:

• Completed application

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Three (3) current letters of recommendation

Terms of Employment

Employment is approved by the Board of Trustees and in accordance with federal and state law, administrative rules, and Board policy.

Background Check Requirement

All employees and applicants are required to undergo a criminal history check and fingerprinting. Applicants convicted of felony crimes enumerated in Idaho Code § 33-1208 may not be hired.

External candidates should complete application, cover letter, resume, and (3) current letters of recommendation.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated periodically by the building principal in conformance with district policy and IDAPA 08.02.02.120.

NOTE

All certificated and non-certificated employees and other individuals are required to undergo a criminal history check and submit to fingerprinting. Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-512 Governance of Schools

I.C. § 33-513 Professional Personnel

I.C. § 33-515 Issuance of Renewable Contracts

I.C. § 33-1210 Information on Past Job Performance

IDAPA. 08.02.02.022 Endorsements A-D

IDAPA 08.02.02.023 Endorsements E-L

IDAPA 08.02.02.0234 Endorsements M-Z

IDAPA 08.02.02.120 Local District Evaluation Policy—Teacher and Pupil Personnel Certificate Holders

Payette School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Position open until filled. All recommendations for hire are tentative offers. Employment is contingent upon board approval, and successful completion of a federal background check and drug-free workplace pre-employment screening (if required for the position). Any applicant convicted of any of the felony crimes enumerated in Section 33-1208, Idaho Code may not be hired, and any applicant convicted of any felony offense listed in Section 33-1208(2), Idaho Code shall not be hired.