Assistant Athletic Coach For Marina Del Rey Middle School

UFIT•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$19 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports the delivery of safe, structured, and engaging physical-activity programming for students on school campuses. This role assists the Head Coach in implementing daily lesson plans, managing student behavior, reinforcing social-emotional learning (SEL) principles, and ensuring compliance with school-site policies and organizational standards. Assistant Coaches serve as positive role models and help create an inclusive, respectful, and high-energy environment for all participants.

Requirements

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with a Head Coach and site staff.
Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
Ability to stand, walk, and actively engage in physical activity for extended periods.
Livescan / fingerprint clearance (at candidate's expense)
TB test (as required by district)
CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
Mandated reporter training
Must complete a full professional development course.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children or youth in a school, sports, or recreational setting

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in leading structured sports, games, and physical-activity sessions aligned with the daily curriculum.
Support warm-ups, skill drills, game facilitation, and transitions between activities.
Reinforce program rules, routines, and expectations consistently.
Provide encouragement, redirection, and positive reinforcement to students during activities.
Model respectful communication, teamwork, and sportsmanship at all times.
Use age-appropriate SEL language to promote self-regulation, cooperation, and conflict resolution.
Support inclusive participation by adapting activities for varying skill levels and needs.
Assist in de-escalating minor conflicts and refer larger issues to the Head Coach or Site Coordinator.
Help maintain active supervision and student safety at all times.
Support line-ups, transitions, attendance counts, and dismissal procedures.
Assist with equipment setup, breakdown, and proper storage.
Monitor student behavior and report incidents according to protocol.
Follow all school-district policies, site-specific procedures, and organizational standards.
Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate interactions with students and staff.
Attend required trainings, orientations, and professional-development sessions.
Communicate scheduling conflicts or concerns promptly to leadership.