Football Assistant Coach: Player Development & Strategy

Clay Today; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 172,000; Part time

Job summary

Laney College in Oakland, CA invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach to support the intercollegiate program. This is a part-time faculty role based at Laney College, with duties aligned to coaching, instruction, and student-athlete development.

The position requires coaching expertise, awareness of academic progress, and compliance with CCCAA regulations. Collaboration with staff, counseling, and athletic trainers is essential for student-athlete success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and two years of professional experience.
• Associate's degree and six years of professional experience.
• Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse backgrounds of Peralta Colleges' students, faculty, staff and community.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, conditioning sessions, and competitions.
• Provide position-specific instruction and skill development.
• Monitor and encourage student-athletes' academic progress, retention, and eligibility.
• Promote sportsmanship, ethical conduct, teamwork, and student development.
• Assist with game preparation, scouting, practice planning, and player evaluation.
• Support team travel, equipment management, inventory, and facility preparation.
• Promote a safe environment and follow appropriate risk management practices.
• Maintain required certifications and complete mandated District training.
• Collaborate effectively with faculty, counseling, athletic training staff, and student services personnel to support student-athlete success.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching

Recruitment & retention

Academic advising

Compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Associate's degree + 6 years experience

Job description

Laney College in Oakland, CA invites applications for an Assistant Football Coach to support the intercollegiate program. This is a part-time faculty role based at Laney College, with duties aligned to coaching, instruction, and student-athlete development.

The position requires coaching expertise, awareness of academic progress, and compliance with CCCAA regulations. Collaboration with staff, counseling, and athletic trainers is essential for student-athlete success.