Boys Track & Field Coach - Lead & Inspire Students

Oakland Athletic League; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakland High School in Oakland, CA, part of the Oakland Unified School District, seeks an Athletic Coach for Boys Track & Field for the Spring 2027 season. The position involves instructing students, organizing practice schedules, and handling coaching duties for the school year.

Starting date is immediate. Preference will be given to candidates who are current certificated employees of OUSD and who hold a valid California teaching credential.

Qualifications

• Provide written evidence indicating knowledge of the coaching theory and techniques in the sport.
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of the sport at the high school level.
• Knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation.
• 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.

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 theory & techniques

Rules & regulations

Adolescent psychology

Safety standards

Ethical conduct

Parental/Staff communication

CIF policies knowledge

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

Oakland High School in Oakland, CA, part of the Oakland Unified School District, seeks an Athletic Coach for Boys Track & Field for the Spring 2027 season. The position involves instructing students, organizing practice schedules, and handling coaching duties for the school year.

Starting date is immediate. Preference will be given to candidates who are current certificated employees of OUSD and who hold a valid California teaching credential.