Athletic Coach - MS Boys Soccer Coach 2: Hillcrest (Winter 2026)

Oakland Unified School District • Oakland, CA

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About The Position

The Athletic Coach instructs and coaches students in the indicated sport, helps arrange playing schedules, and performs or assists with the responsibilities associated with the position. The coach must attend required meetings and trainings specified by OAL. Hiring and work schedules for the school year depend on student enrollment, sports sign-ups, and the season’s sports schedules.

Requirements

• Hold current Fundamentals of Coaching (High School) and Middle School Coaching (Middle School) certifications; neither expires.
• Hold current Concussion in Sports certification, which expires every 3 years.
• Hold current Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Heat Illness Prevention certifications, each of which expires every 2 years.
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certification from an instructor-led class, which expires every 2 years.
• Provide written evidence of knowledge of coaching theory and techniques in the sport. Evidence may include college coursework, prior coaching experience in the sport, prior participation in the sport at the high school level, or school-district in-service training.
• Know the sport’s rules and regulations at the high school level.
• Know adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation. College courses or prior active involvement with youth in school or community sports programs fulfill this requirement.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skill, and ability sufficient to maintain high safety standards in coaching practices and contests.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards relating to sportsmanship, fair play, and relationships with students.
• Know school policies and California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.) policies related to athletics.
• Meet the standards of the district’s athletic program as carried out at each site.

Nice To Haves

• Previous successful experience coaching the sport at the level of the vacancy.
• A valid California teaching credential; preference is given to current certificated Oakland Unified School District employees who possess one.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach students in the indicated sport.
• Help arrange playing schedules.
• Perform or assist with all coaching responsibilities associated with the position.
• Attend required meetings and trainings specified by OAL.
• Maintain high safety standards during practices and contests.
• Communicate with parents or guardians and appropriate school staff about problems or emergencies during sporting events.
• Instill teamwork, commitment, and discipline; develop positive relationships and support from parents and the community; and offer students academic encouragement and support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed