Athletics Coach

Chadwick School; Palos Verdes Peninsula (CA); On-site; USD 28,929 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

Chadwick School on Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA seeks a Walk On Athletics Coach to support the high school sports program. The role focuses on mentoring, skill development, and team culture during practices and competitions.

Applicants should have experience coaching or playing competitive sports, solid leadership and communication skills, and a commitment to core values such as respect and integrity. This is a seasonal, non-exempt, hourly position with compensation of $21.00–$30.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication in English and strong organizational skills are required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience coaching high school athletes in the specific sport is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct regular practices focused on individual skill development.
• Teach and model the school’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion on and off the court.
• Assist with in-game management, statistical tracking, film review, and strategic adjustments during contests.
• Oversee the safety, supervision, and well-being of student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with student-athletes, families, and athletic staff.
• Support lower-level teams (JV/Frosh-Soph) to ensure vertical alignment and cohesive skill progression.
• Assist in maintaining sports equipment, uniforms, and facility preparation.
• Demonstrate an ability to reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and social justice as they relate to athletics.

Skills

Strong communication skills

English fluency

Coaching high school athletes

Sports knowledge and safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Chadwick School - Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274

Position Type: Seasonal

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $21.00 - $30.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Education

COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

Job Title

Walk On Athletics Coach

Division/Department

Athletics

Reports To

Director of Athletics

Location

Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA

Level/Grade

9-12 (varsity high school season Dates)

Type of position/FLSA

Non-Exempt/Hourly

Compensation

$21.00 - $30.00 hourly - based on experience and qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

Chadwick School seeks an Athletics Coach to assist in managing and guiding all aspects of the sports program. The ideal candidate has experience coaching or playing competitive sports (specific to the coaching area), demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills, and is committed to fostering a positive team culture that emphasizes skill development, teamwork, character, and student leadership.

Athletic program staff members work closely to create a high-quality, coherent athletic experience that develops lifelong learners, resilient competitors, and global citizens with exemplary character, self-knowledge, and the ability to lead.

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Head Coach to plan, organize, and conduct regular practices focused on individual skill development and the sports tactical strategies.
• Teach and model the school’s core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion on and off the court.
• Assist with in-game management, statistical tracking, film review, and strategic adjustments during competitive contests.
• Oversee the safety, supervision, and well-being of student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with student-athletes, families, and athletic staff.
• Support lower-level teams (JV/Frosh-Soph) to ensure vertical alignment and cohesive skill progression across the entire sports program.
• Assist in maintaining sports equipment, uniforms, and facility preparation.
• Demonstrate an ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice as they relate to athletics
• Participate in relevant department meetings, training, and school events as requested.
• Demonstrate an ability to proactively reflect on and participate in discussions around identity, race, and issues of social justice as they relate to athletics.
• Read and follow employment and athletics policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Perfom other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, education, experience and skill requirementsREQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and strong organizational skills are required.
• A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience coaching high school athletes in the specific sport is preferred.
• Prior playing experience at the high school, collegiate, or professional level is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the individual sports fundamentals, strategies, and safety practices is required.
• A student-centered, collaborative, and inclusive approach to coaching is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

CLEARANCES

Required Screenings: TB assessment Clearances: Livescan background check

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the position.

By submitting an Employment Application, I hereby understand and agree that it is consistent with its obligations under Education Code Section 44051 subd. (a)(2) and as a part of the application consideration process, Chadwick School will contact each Educational Employer and inquire about your employment history including, without limitation, whether I was the subject of any credible complaints of, substantiated investigations into, or discipline for, egregious misconduct, as defined in Education Code Section 44932, subd. (a)(1).