Athletic Coach - Boys Track & Field Coach 1: Castlemont (Spring 2027)

Oakland Athletic League; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Castlemont High School, part of the Oakland Unified School District, seeks an Athletic Coach for Boys Track & Field for the Spring 2027 season. Responsibilities include coaching athletes, organizing practice schedules, and fulfilling coaching duties in alignment with district policies.

Applicants must meet district requirements and hold the listed coaching certifications. Position is part-time and contingent on enrollment and seasonal schedules.

Qualifications

• Valid CA teaching credential preferred for applicants already employed by OUSD.
• Certifications listed in the qualifications are required for consideration.
• Experience coaching high school athletics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach students in Boys Track & Field as assigned.
• Help arrange and coordinate practice and competition schedules.
• Fulfill all coaching duties and attend required meetings/trainings.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Education

Fundamentals of Coaching (HIGH SCHOOL)

Middle School Coaching (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Concussion in Sports

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Heat Illness Prevention

CPR & FIRST AID (instructor led)

Job description

Athletic Coach - Boys Track & Field Coach 1: Castlemont (Spring 2027)

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Job Details

Application Deadline: Jan 29, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Ref:27-301S7

All Athletic Coach hires and work schedules for the school year are contingent upon student enrollment, sports sign ups, and sports schedules developed for the season.

DUTIES

• Instruct and coach students in the sport indicated.
• Help arrange playing schedules.
• Perform/assist in all coaching responsibilities associated with the position.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings as specified by OAL

QUALIFICATIONS

All Candidates must meet all of the requirements listed below. Preference will be given to current certificated employees of Oakland Unified School District who possess a valid CA teaching credential.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Fundamentals of Coaching (HIGH SCHOOL)
• Middle School Coaching (MIDDLE SCHOOL)
• Concussion in Sports
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest
• Heat Illness Prevention
• CPR & FIRST AID from an instructor led class

EXPIRATION TIMELINE

• Does not expire
• Does not expire
• Expires every 3 years
• Expires every 2 years
• Expires every 2 years
• Expires every 2 years

Additional Qualifications

• Provide written evidence indicating knowledge of the coaching theory and techniques in the sport. Evidence may be college course work, prior-coaching experience in the sport, prior participation in the sport at the high school level or inservice training provided by a school district.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport at the high school level.
• Knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation. College courses or prior active involvement with youth in school/community sports programs will fulfill this requirement.
• Knowledge, skill and ability sufficient to maintain high standards of safety in all aspects of coaching at practices as well as contests.
• Demonstrated high ethical standards related to sportsmanship, fair play and relationships with students.
• Recognition of the need to communicate with parents / guardians and appropriate school staff members regarding problems or emergencies which may arise during a sporting event.
• Knowledge of school policies and California Interscholastic Federation (C.I.F.) policies related to athletics.

Overall Applicant Assessment:

Applicants must be able to meet the standards for the district’s athletic program as carried out at each site, including the ability to instill teamwork, commitment and discipline as to players, developing positive relations and support from parents and the community and offering academic encouragement and support to students. Previous successful experiences coaching the sport at the level of the vacancy will be given additional weight in comparing candidates.

Position Type: Part-Time

Contact Information

• Traivon Soto , Athletic Director
• Castlemont High School
• Email: [e-mail]