Assistant Football Coach — Develop Players & Academics

Peralta Community College District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peralta Community College District in Oakland, CA is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to assist the Head Coach in running practices, coaching players, and ensuring academic progress. The role includes coordinating skill development and game prep while maintaining safety and compliance with CCCAA and district policies.

The successful candidate will support recruitment, retention, and student-athlete success through collaboration with athletics staff, counseling, and faculty.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience, OR
• Possession of an Associate's degree and six years of professional experience.
• Understanding of diverse academics, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta students, 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 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 risk management practices.
• Maintain required certifications and complete mandated District training.
• Collaborate with faculty, counseling, athletic training staff, and student services to support student-athlete success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Student-athlete support

Recruitment support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher

Associate's degree with 6 years experience

Job description

Peralta Community College District in Oakland, CA is seeking an Assistant Football Coach to assist the Head Coach in running practices, coaching players, and ensuring academic progress. The role includes coordinating skill development and game prep while maintaining safety and compliance with CCCAA and district policies.

The successful candidate will support recruitment, retention, and student-athlete success through collaboration with athletics staff, counseling, and faculty.