Athletic Coach - MS Girls Soccer Coach 1: Elmhurst (Winter 2026)

Oakland Athletic League; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland Unified School District is seeking an Athletic Coach for Elmhurst Middle School to lead the girls' soccer program for Winter 2026. The role entails coaching, planning practice and game schedules, and ensuring safety and sportsmanship across teams.

Qualifying candidates should have certifications in coaching and safety, experience with middle school athletes, and strong communication with students, parents, and school staff. This is a part-time position in Oakland, CA.

Qualifications

• Evidence of coaching theory and techniques in the sport.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of high school sport.
• Understanding adolescent psychology as it relates to sports.
• Ability to maintain safety standards in coaching at practices and contests.
• Demonstrated ethics in sportsmanship and relationships with students.
• Ability to communicate with parents and school staff regarding problems or emergencies.
• Knowledge of CIF policies related to athletics.

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

Scheduling

Safety & training

Education

Fundamentals of Coaching (HIGH SCHOOL)

Middle School Coaching (MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Concussion in Sports

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Heat Illness Prevention

CPR & FIRST AID

Job description

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Athletic Coach - MS Girls Soccer Coach 1: Elmhurst (Winter 2026)

Oakland Unified School District Oakland Athletic League - oakland, California Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5972327

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

Contact Information

• Rufus Skillern , Athletic Director
• Elmhurst United Middle School
• Email: [e-mail]