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

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

4d • 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 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 from an instructor-led class certification (expires every 2 years).
• Provide written evidence indicating knowledge of the coaching theory and techniques in the sport (e.g., college coursework, prior coaching experience, prior participation at high school level, or in-service training).
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport at the high school level.
• Knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation.
• 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.
• 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, including instilling teamwork, commitment, and discipline.
• Ability to develop positive relations and support from parents and the community.
• Ability to offer 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.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach students in the sport indicated.
• Help arrange playing schedules.
• Perform/assist in all coaching responsibilities associated with the position.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings as specified by OAL.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed