Athletic Coach - MS Boys Soccer Coach 2: Life Academy (Winter 2026)

Oakland Athletic League; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District Life Academy Middle-High School seeks an Athletic Coach for MS Boys Soccer for Winter 2026. Immediate start, part-time role supporting after-school sports with scheduling and game day coaching.

The ideal candidate has coaching experience or credentials, knowledge of high school athletics policies, and the ability to communicate with students, parents, and school staff while ensuring safety and sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Provide written evidence of coaching theory and techniques in the sport.
• Knowledge of high school rules and regulations for the sport.
• Knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports.
• Ability to maintain safety standards in practices and contests.
• Demonstrated 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 for the position.
• Attend all required meetings and trainings as specified by OAL.

Skills

Coaching knowledge

Adolescent psychology

Safety awareness

Parent communication

CIF policies familiarity

Education

California coaching certifications

CPR/First Aid training

Job description

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Athletic Coach - MS Boys Soccer Coach 2: Life Academy (Winter 2026)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972284
Application Deadline: Jan 08, 2027 11:59 PM (Pacific Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Yesterday

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

• Christian Davis , Athletic Director
• Life Academy Middle-High School
• Email: [e-mail]

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