2026-2027 - Gymnastics - Varsity Assistant Coach

San Dieguito Union High School District • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Varsity Assistant Coach for Gymnastics for the 2026-2027 season. The role requires adherence to SB 848 compliance, effective January 1, 2026, which mandates disclosure of previous school district employment. The coach will be responsible for teaching fundamental and advanced skills, enforcing behavior and sportsmanship, and following NFHS and CIF Coaches Codes of Conduct. Prior experience in the sport is required, and experience working with youth is preferred. Specific sport certifications may be required depending on the sport. The coaching stipend is paid out according to a seasonal schedule, with potential CIF bonuses. Employment is contingent upon successful background checks, fingerprinting, physical exam, tuberculosis clearance, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance. San Dieguito Union High School District prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

• Prior experience in the sport is required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental skills and techniques, as well as advanced techniques applicable to the sport.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, enforce, advocate for, and model appropriate behavior, character development, sportsmanship, and educational values for student-athletes.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Code of Conduct and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Coaches Code of Conduct.
• Must disclose a complete list of every school district, county office of education, charter school, state special school and diagnostic center operated by the department of education, and private school that the applicant has previously been an employee of, including full-time, part-time, or substitute roles.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certificates and TB clearance.
• Successful post-offer background check, fingerprinting, physical exam including tuberculosis, drug and alcohol screening, and an Oath of Allegiance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental skills and techniques, as well as advanced techniques applicable to the sport.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach, enforce, advocate for, and model appropriate behavior, character development, sportsmanship, and educational values for student-athletes.
• Demonstrate the ability to follow the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Coaches Code of Conduct and the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Coaches Code of Conduct.
• Understand that academics are priority and be alert to your student-athletes' academic performance.
• Develop team rules and expectations and communicate these with team & parents.
• Provide schedules for practices, tournaments and games.
• Communicate change in season schedule in a timely manner.
• Be on time and come prepared for all practices and games.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid certificates and TB clearance.
• Encourage all student-athletes to do their best.
• Apply all school and team rules to all student-athletes equally.
• Be professional in all actions and words.
• Create a positive environment for the team.
• Communicate with individual student-athletes as to their role on the team.
• Clearly communicate all NFHS, CIF, SDUHSD, Conference, and team rules to student-athletes and parents.
• Return parent phone calls/emails in a timely manner.
• Communicate with parents as soon as possible regarding any injuries to a student-athlete in the absence of an athletic trainer.
• Explain vacation/absence policy.
• Allow student-athletes time away from practice to make-up tests due to athletic competition or to attend tutoring.
• Turn in keys in order to get paid (for off-campus walk-on coaches).
• Get permission from their Athletic Director to use district facilities out of season.
• Maintain CIF HOME and MAX PREP results/stats.
• Input Schedule into Arbiter, if required by sport assignor.
• Adhere to CIF Dead Period of your sport during the summer.

Benefits

• Athletic Coaching stipend is paid out according to the schedule below: Fall Coaching: October - November - December (+CIF bonus if applicable) Winter Coaching: January - February - March (+ CIF bonus if applicable ) Spring Coaching: April - May - June (+CIF bonus if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed