Assistant Coach - Track and Field (Hawthorne HS)

Centinela Valley Union High School District; United States; On-site; USD 3,800 - 5,200; Part time

Job summary

Centinela Valley Union High School District in Hawthorne, CA, seeks an Assistant Coach for Track and Field at Hawthorne High School for the 2026-2027 school year. You will assist the Head Coach with development across multiple levels, supervise players, and help implement game plans while ensuring CIF rules and district expectations are followed.

The role emphasizes safety, discipline, and respectful teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to program growth and student-athlete outcomes under

Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching the sport in which applying for.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies.
• Ability to meet all CIF Coaching requirements and certifications.
• Ability to communicate with and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CIF Rules and Regulations pertaining to the sport applying.

Responsibilities

• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Prepare field/courts on Game Day and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes.
• Assess players' skills.
• Support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times (coaches and athletes).
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Represent the Centinela Valley Union High School District and program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication skills

CIF rules knowledge

Explain & demonstrate skills

CIF coaching certifications

Job description

Assistant Coach - Track and Field (Hawthorne HS) JobID: 1521

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/ Coaching

Date Posted: 10/21/2026

Location: Hawthorne High School

Closing Date: 10/27/2026 by 5pm

Position

Assistant Coach - Track and Field (3)

Duration

2026-2027School Year

Location(s)

Hawthorne High School

Compensation

• Coaching stipend per Collective Bargaining Agreement for current employees
• Coaching stipend of $4,476 per season for walk-on coaches

Description

Under the direction of the Principal or their designee, responsible for coaching assisting a Varsity team, supporting development of lower level teams, and performing related duties as required. For the 2026-2027school year, note the following:

• Support Head Coach in development of multiple levels
• Responsible for supervision of players

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience playing or coaching the sport in which applying for
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies
• Ability to meet all CIF Coaching requirements and certifications
• Ability to communicate with and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Knowledge of CIF Rules and Regulations pertaining to the sport applying

Desirable Qualifications

• At least two years of experience as a varsity coach at the high school, college, or professional level in the sport applying for
• Experience as a college or professional athlete
• Demonstrated success with the development of a team with high academic achievement

Job Summary

The Assistant Coach is responsible for supporting the Head Coach in supervision and preparation of players in the program. Assistant Coaches are required to follow the game plan and expectations set by the Head Coach and support the aspects of the program as assigned by the Head Coach. Assistant Coaches must abide by rules and regulations set forth by the CIF and by Centinela Valley Union High School District, as well as the athletic administration.

Job Specifications

• Supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions, to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Prepare field/courts on Game Day and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach
• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes.
• Assess players' skills
• Support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property.
• Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation at all times (coaches and athletes)
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing/bullying.
• Maintain and secure all equipment and uniforms.
• Oversee the process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Represent the Centinela Valley Union High School District and program in a professional manner.
• Maintain nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.

Additional Knowledge/Skills/Attributes/Certificates

• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount. Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
• The applicant must possess the ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The applicant must possess the ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
• The applicant must be willing to accept a high level of accountability.
• The applicant should be professionally calm and motivationally intense.
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport Specific
• NFHS Concussion in Sports (every 2 years)
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (every 2 years)NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (every 2 years)

Supervision Exercised

N/A

Supervision Received

Principal /Athletic Director, Head Coach

Notice

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REOPEN, READVERTISE, DELAY, OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION

Interview Participation Note

Please note: Applicants selected to participate in an interview may be asked to share playbooks, athlete expectations, conditioning plans, academic achievement plans, winning stats, etc. during the interview process.

The Centinela Valley Union High School District is committed to providing a safe school and working environment where all individuals in education are afforded equal access and opportunities. The District's academic and other educational support programs, services and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any individual based on the person's actual race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information regarding complaints, please click here to access the District's Complaints Webpage: http://bit.ly/cvcomplaints , or contact: Assistant Superintendent, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Centinela Valley Union High School District, 14901 Inglewood Avenue, Lawndale CA 90260, [e-mail] [phone].

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. CVUHSD reserves the right to update, revise or change this job description and related duties at any time.