Athletic Coach - Girls Softball Coach 1: McClymonds (Spring 2027)

Oakland Unified School District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District in Oakland, CA seeks a Girls Softball Coach for McClymonds High School for Spring 2027. This part-time Athletic Coach role requires instructing players, coordinating schedules, and supporting coaching duties across the season, with start date immediate.

Applicants must meet district standards; preference to current OUSD certificated employees with CA teaching credentials. Schedule is contingent on enrollment and sport signups.

Qualifications

• Provide written evidence of coaching knowledge or experience.
• Knowledge of high school rules and regulations for sports.
• Familiarity with adolescent psychology in sports participation.
• Ability to maintain safety standards in coaching practices and games.
• Demonstrated sportsmanship and ethical conduct.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and school staff.
• Knowledge of CIF policies related to athletics.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and coach students in the sport indicated (Girls softball).
• Help arrange playing schedules for the season.
• Perform or assist with all coaching responsibilities.
• Attend required meetings and trainings for OAL.

Skills

Coaching theory

Safety in coaching

Communication with parents

Adolescent psychology

Ethics in sportsmanship

Collaboration with staff

Knowledge of high school sports rules

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 - Girls Softball Coach 1: McClymonds (Spring 2027)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5973997

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

EXPIRATION TIMELINE

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

• 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

• Relonda McGhee , Athletic Director
• McClymonds High School
• Email: [e-mail]