Athletic Coach - MS Coed Cheerleader Sponsor Coach 1: Bret Harte (Fall 2026)

Oakland Unified School District•Oakland, CA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

All Athletic Coach hires and work schedules for the school year are contingent upon student enrollment, sports sign ups, and sports schedules developed for the season. This position involves instructing and coaching students in the sport indicated, helping to arrange playing schedules, and performing/assisting in all coaching responsibilities associated with the position. The coach is also required to attend all required meetings and trainings as specified by OAL.

Requirements

Fundamentals of Coaching (HIGH SCHOOL) certification (does not expire).
Middle School Coaching (MIDDLE SCHOOL) certification (does not expire).
Concussion in Sports certification (expires every 3 years).
Sudden Cardiac Arrest certification (expires every 2 years).
Heat Illness Prevention certification (expires every 2 years).
CPR & FIRST AID certification from an instructor led class (expires every 2 years).
Provide written evidence indicating knowledge of the coaching theory and techniques in the sport. Evidence may be college course work, prior-coaching experience in the sport, prior participation in the sport at the high school level or inservice training provided by a school district.
Knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport at the high school level.
Knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation. College courses or prior active involvement with youth in school/community sports programs will fulfill this requirement.
Knowledge, skill and ability sufficient to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of coaching at practices as well as contests.
Demonstrated high ethical standards related to sportsmanship, fair play and relationships with students.
Recognition of the need to communicate with parents / guardians and appropriate school staff members regarding problems or emergencies which may arise during a sporting event.
Knowledge of school policies and California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.) policies related to athletics.
Ability to meet the standards for the district’s athletic program as carried out at each site, including the ability to instill teamwork, commitment and discipline as to players, developing positive relations and support from parents and the community and offering academic encouragement and support to students.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to current certificated employees of Oakland Unified School District who possess a valid CA teaching credential.
Previous successful experiences coaching the sport at the level of the vacancy will be given additional weight in comparing candidates.