Athletic Coach (Candidate Pool) SY26-27 (California)

Summit; California; On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Summit Public Schools in the Bay Area is seeking an Athletic Coach for the 2025-26 season. This part-time role supports middle and high school teams, with roughly 2-3 practices per week and game duties.

You will develop a values-driven program aligned with our College, Character, and Community mission, supervise teams, manage equipment, coordinate with the athletic director on budgeting and scheduling, and communicate with families.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience is preferred.
• Clear health and background check.
• Passion for education and athletics.
• Commitment to equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Develop a team/program that is values driven and supports school mission of College, Character, and Community.
• Model behaviors and the values of Summit Public Schools.
• Supervision and administration of the team.
• Work with the athletic director on team budget, including fundraising efforts.
• Uniform and equipment maintenance and tracking and plan the end of season awards program.
• Communication with parents and students.
• Help with the scheduling for a full season of athletic events, including officials and facilities.
• Provide instruction to student-athletes on the fundamentals, details, and strategies of the sport.

Skills

Coaching experience

Team leadership

Background check

Job description

Athletic Coach (Candidate Pool) SY26-27 (California)

Middle School & High School Athletic Coach, SY 25-26 (Part-Time) Bay Area, California Hourly Salary: $17.07 - $18.34

At Summit Public Schools we believe that all students should pursue their passions. Athletics is one of many ways students can explore their passions. As a public charter school, our athletics program is a compliment to our academic programming.

We are looking for Athletic Coaches who are passionate about educational equity and college for all and developing young adult leadership and teamwork skills. Our coaches should recognize the role that sports and physical education play in enhancing a student’s sense of belonging to the school community.

Schedules vary by team. Coaches will run 2-3 practices per week and must be available for all games. Exact schedule will vary based on coach's availability.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a team/program that is values driven and supports school mission of College, Character, and Community
• Model behaviors and the values of Summit Public Schools.
• Supervision and administration of the team
• Work with the athletic director on team budget, including fundraising efforts
• Uniform and equipment maintenance and tracking and plan the end of season awards program.
• Communication with parents and students
• Help with the scheduling for a full season of athletic events, including officials and facilities.
• Provide instruction to student-athletes on the fundamentals, details, and strategies of the sport

What You Need:

Key Qualities and Skills

Commitment to uphold Summit’s values, belief that all children deserve a rigorous and equitable education that prepares them for college and for life.

A passion for education and physical education/sports.

Prior coaching experience is preferred.

Clear health and background check.

Who You Are:

About You

You maintain high expectations for all students and believe all students can find success in school, college, and life.

You thrive while collaborating and are excited to work with your colleagues. You find positivity in share successes.

You’re deeply dedicated to social justice and feel motivated by the challenge and impact of working in a heterogenous community and closing the achievement gap.

You share our vision to reimagine what schools should be and are excited to make an impact on the public education landscape.

You possess strong relationship skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, develop, and communicate with a diverse group of students.

You are positive and resilient in the face of big challenges.

You possess outstanding organizational skills and have a passion for the details.

You are empathetic and culturally competent. You’re open to having hard conversations.

You thrive in innovative environments, and are comfortable with the ambiguity that can come with a dynamic and progressive workplace.

What You Get:

Summit is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly intertwined with education. We are ALL better when we are able to bring our whole selves to work and honor each other’s voices across identities, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals who are members of historically marginalized communities. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.

Summit Public Schools are free public schools open to all. Acceptance is not a reflection of academic merit or needs.

We need diverse, driven, and dynamic talent to join our growing team to help realize our educational vision.

Together we can change the future of public education and our nation!!

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