Athletic Coach - Girls Lacrosse Coach 1: Skyline (Spring 2027)

Oakland-Unified-School-District; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking an Athletic Coach for Girls Lacrosse (Skyline) for Spring 2027 at Skyline High School in Oakland, CA. The role supports student-athletes, coordination of schedules, and compliance with district athletic policies.

Starting immediately, the coach will meet state coaching and CIF requirements, participate in district trainings, and collaborate with the Athletic Director to foster sportsmanship, safety, and student development across the season.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coaching theory and techniques in the sport.
• Familiarity with high school sports rules and CIF policies.
• Understanding adolescent psychology in sports participation.
• Commitment to safety in practices and contests.
• High ethical standards in sportsmanship and student relations.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and school staff.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Rules & regulations

Adolescent psychology

Safety awareness

Ethical standards

Parental communication

CIF policies

Education

California teaching credential

Job description

Athletic Coach - Girls Lacrosse Coach 1: Skyline (Spring 2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973781

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

Re-Posted: Oct 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

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) - Does not expire
• Middle School Coaching (MIDDLE SCHOOL) - Does not expire
• Concussion in Sports - Expires every 3 years
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest - Expires every 2 years
• Heat Illness Prevention - Expires every 2 years
• CPR & FIRST AID from an instructor led class - Expires every 2 years

Relevant Experience & Knowledge

• 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

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Koresh Adams , Athletic Director
• Skyline High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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