Badminton - Coach - Encinal High (EXTERNAL APPLICANTS) - 2026/27 SY

Alameda Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda Unified School District in Alameda, CA, seeks a badminton coach for high school athletes. The role emphasizes teaching fundamental skills, drills, and rules while modeling sportsmanship in a positive learning environment.

Ideal candidates hold hands-on CPR/First Aid and NFHS certifications, with recent high school coaching experience. You will work with administrators, teachers, and families, tracking academics and fundraising to support student athletes on and off the court.

Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED Certification, First Aid Card, Coaching Certificate, NFHS Concussion Certificate, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate, NFHS Heat Illness Certificate and knowledge of adolescent psychology required.
• Valid TB test, Fingerprint clearance, Keenan course completions, and all other AUSD mandated certificates.
• All coach clearance certifications and requirements as stated on the AUSD website.
• First Aid and CPR/AED must be a hands-on training course, we do not accept on-line courses.
• High School Coaching experience (any Level) within the last two years, High School Age Club Coaching experience preferred.
• Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Preferred) Resume (Please provide 2-3 references in your resume).

Responsibilities

• Teach the fundamental skills and drills of the game of badminton.
• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, of the sport.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, spectators, and families.
• Willingness to work in a group coaching environment.
• Provide academic advising to each player.
• Track the academic progress of each student/athlete.
• Work collaboratively with Athletic Director, Administration, Teachers, and Parents.
• Ability and willingness to fund-raise for the program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Skills

Coaching

CPR/AED

First Aid

NFHS Concussion Certificate

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

NFHS Heat Illness Certificate

Adolescent psychology

Job description

The Alameda Unified School District is committed to upholding our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation. Our vision is that each and every child is compassionate, confident, and feels successful, academically prepared, and able to make meaningful, positive impact in their lives, the lives of others, and the world around them. We are a diverse community of seventeen (17) schools serving approximately 9000 students ranging from Preschool to Adult Learners. Our students represent many cultures and ethnic groups, with 72 languages spoken by students. Approximately 14% of our students are English Language Learners; 12% receive Special Education Services; and 29% are Socioeconomically Disadvantaged. Our student population is comprised of 7% African American, 27% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 30% White, and 12% Two or more races. Equity Imperative The Alameda Unified School District believes that inequities exist within our current educational system. Our African American and Latinx students are underserved and it is our responsibility at Alameda Unified School District to provide equitable educational opportunities for them and all students. A diverse workforce matters and is beneficial to all of our students. With this ideal in mind, our goal is to find the best candidates suited to uphold our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student.

Job Summary

Three (3) years coaching experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified below.

Job Responsibilities

• Teach the fundamental skills and drills of the game of badminton.
• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, of the sport.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, spectators, and families.
• Willingness to work in a group coaching environment.
• Provide academic advising to each player.
• Track the academic progress of each student/athlete.
• Work collaboratively with Athletic Director, Administration, Teachers, and Parents.
• Ability and willingness to fund-raise for the program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Current CPR/AED Certification, First Aid Card, Coaching Certificate, NFHS Concussion Certificate, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate, NFHS Heat Illness Certificate and knowledge of adolescent psychology required.
• Valid TB test, Fingerprint clearance, Keenan course completions, and all other AUSD mandated certificates.
• All coach clearance certifications and requirements as stated on the AUSD website.
• Please note: First Aid and CPR/AED must be a hand's on training course, we do not accept on-line courses.
• High School Coaching experience (any Level) within the last two years, High School Age Club Coaching experience preferred.
• Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Preferred) Resume (Please provide 2-3 references in your resume).

Comments and Other Information

The ideal candidate has experience coaching Badminton and working with high school students. This position will support a culture that will support developing student athletes on and off the court and has a coaching philosophy in line with the Inside Out Coaching Initiative.

AUSD Non-Discrimination Policy

The Alameda Unified School District (AUSD) is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. The AUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, Vietnam Era Veterans’ status, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. The Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services is charged with overseeing, leading, and directing the Alameda Unified School District efforts to meet the legal obligations set forth in state and federal civil rights laws, and regulations in AUSD employment and delivery of education services. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to the Educational Services department. Any questions regarding Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 or Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1974, please contact: Kirsten Zazo Assistant Superintendent, Educational Services 2060 Challenger Drive Alameda, CA 94501 510.337.7095 Telephone [phone] Fax