Assistant Football Coach

Clay Today; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

Laney College in Oakland, CA invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach to support the intercollegiate program. This is a part-time faculty role based at Laney College, with duties aligned to coaching, instruction, and student-athlete development.

The position requires coaching expertise, awareness of academic progress, and compliance with CCCAA regulations. Collaboration with staff, counseling, and athletic trainers is essential for student-athlete success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience.
• Associate's degree and six years of professional experience.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
• Provide position-specific instruction and skill development.
• Monitor and encourage student-athletes' academic progress, retention, and eligibility.
• Promote sportsmanship, ethical conduct, teamwork, and student development.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, practice planning, and player evaluation.
• Support team travel, equipment management, inventory, and facility preparation.
• Promote a safe environment and follow appropriate risk management practices.
• Maintain required certifications and complete mandated District training.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, counseling, athletic training staff, and student services personnel to support student-athlete success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Recruitment & retention

Academic advising

Compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree + 6 years experience

Job description

Assistant Football Coach

Salary: $75.32 - $125.74 Hourly

Location: Laney College - Oakland, CA

Job Type: Part Time Faculty

Job Number: 202600040

Division: L - Instruction

Closing Date: 6/30/2027 11:59 PM Pacific

Class Purpose

Under general direction, the Assistant Football Coach assists in all aspects of the District's intercollegiate football program. Responsibilities may include coaching student-athletes, supporting recruitment and retention efforts, promoting academic success, ensuring compliance with California Community College Athletic Association (3C2A), conference, District, and College regulations, and fostering a positive, inclusive student-athlete experience.

Examples of Duties

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
• Provide position-specific instruction and skill development.
• Monitor and encourage student-athletes' academic progress, retention, and eligibility.
• Promote sportsmanship, ethical conduct, teamwork, and student development.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, practice planning, and player evaluation.
• Support team travel, equipment management, inventory, and facility preparation.
• Promote a safe environment and follow appropriate risk management practices.
• Maintain required certifications and complete mandated District training.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, counseling, athletic training staff, and student services personnel to support student-athlete success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience.
• Possession of an Associate's degree and six years of professional experience.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Supplemental Information

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as established by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications by submitting official or unofficial transcripts and providing a complete and detailed record of relevant professional work experience in their application materials.

The District will review education and work history to determine whether minimum qualifications are met. Determinations are made in accordance with Title 5 regulations and District procedures. Official transcripts and additional verification of employment will be required upon offer of employment.

If experience is required in lieu of a master's degree:

For disciplines requiring a degree and professional experience, applicants must clearly describe how their education and work experience meet the stated minimum qualifications.

Equivalency:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications exactly may apply for equivalency. Equivalency determinations are made through a separate review process in accordance with District procedures.

The Equivalency Committee will consider only those applicants who formally request equivalency consideration by submitting the Completed Equivalency Request Form. The form should be submitted to Marshniel Chandra ([e-mail]) before the application close date. Be sure to attach detailed evidence, such as unofficial transcripts and/or other certifications that support the equivalency.

In order to be considered for this position, you must submit the following:

1. An application
2. A cover letter discussing methods, theories, or technologies especially relevant to your teaching style and describing any qualifications not evident in your resume or curriculum vitae.
3. A resume/CV summarizing your educational background and experience.
4. Transcripts
5. Transcripts of ALL college degrees/coursework needed to qualify for this position; unofficial or legible copies are acceptable but must indicate that the degree(s) has been conferred, if applicable.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

All degrees and units used to satisfy the minimum qualifications must be from postsecondary institutions accredited by an accreditation agency recognized by either the U.S. Department of Education or the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation. If your degree/coursework is from a college or university outside of the United States, you must submit a detailed evaluation from a professional evaluation agency. A partial list of agencies can be found at https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635). Transcripts or translations in English still require the evaluation to show the U.S. equivalence of your degree.

If needed to meet the minimum qualifications, a copy (front and back) of your fully satisfied, lifetime California Community College credential authorizing service in the appropriate discipline.

Applicants will not be contacted unless selected for interview. Offer of employment to the persons selected for these positions is contingent upon:

1. submission of a current TB test clearance
2. proof of eligibility to work in the United States
3. fingerprint clearance
4. submission of official transcripts indicating appropriate degree(s) awarded or submission of a valid appropriate California Community College credential.
5. receipt of work verification required to meet minimum qualifications (if applicable).

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