Middle School Coach

Chinese American International School; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 2,500; Part time

Job summary

Chinese American International School in San Francisco seeks a Middle School Athletics Coach to lead a competitive, educational, and inclusive program. You will develop individual and team skills while promoting effort, accountability, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.

The coach upholds CAIS Athletics philosophy, creating an environment where student-athletes are challenged, supported, and encouraged to represent CAIS with integrity.

Qualifications

• One to two years of coaching experience in the selected sport.
• Strong knowledge of the skills, strategies, and rules of the sport.
• Ability to create effective practice plans and game plans.
• Ability to coach athletes with different skill and experience levels.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with student-athletes and families.
• Dependability and availability for all scheduled practices and weekday competitions.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Completion of required concussion protocol training.
• Ability to uphold all CAIS Athletics policies, expectations, and philosophy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead organized practice plans that support individual and team development.
• Teach sport-specific fundamentals, strategies, rules, and game concepts.
• Establish clear expectations for attendance, effort, behavior, communication, and sportsmanship.
• Create an inclusive team culture that supports athletes of varying experience and ability levels.
• Prepare game plans, lineups, substitutions, and competitive strategies.
• Provide athletes with clear instruction and constructive feedback.
• Promote accountability, leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and respect.
• Ensure that playing-time and team-role decisions are made consistently and appropriately.
• Prioritize athlete safety and follow all injury, concussion, and emergency procedures.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.
• Communicate schedules, expectations, and team updates with athletes, families, and the Athletic Director.
• Monitor student-athlete attendance, behavior, and academic eligibility when applicable.
• Maintain and properly store school uniforms and athletic equipment.
• Report injuries, conflicts, behavioral concerns, or significant incidents to the Athletic Director.
• Attend required coaching meetings and professional-development sessions.
• Represent CAIS professionally when interacting with athletes, families, officials, and opposing schools.

Skills

Coaching

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Conflict resolution

Dependability

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Concussion protocol training

Job description

Middle School Athletics CoachDepartment: AthleticsDivision: Middle SchoolLeague: San Francisco Athletic LeagueSupervisor: Athletic DirectorPosition Type: SeasonalCompensation: Stipend based on approximately 40 hours at $62.50 per hour, up to $2,500 per seasonAvailable SportsCross CountryVolleyballBasketballFutsalPosition OverviewThe Middle School Athletics Coach is responsible for leading a competitive, educational, and inclusive athletic program for CAIS student-athletes. The coach will develop individual and team skills while promoting effort, accountability, teamwork, sportsmanship, and personal growth.The coach must uphold the CAIS Athletics philosophy and create an environment in which student-athletes are appropriately challenged, supported, and encouraged to represent CAIS with integrity.Seasonal CommitmentApproximately 8–10 weeks, depending on playoff eligibilityTwo after-school practices per weekWeekday games and competitionsGames may be hosted in the CAIS Gym or at opponent schools throughout San FranciscoAttendance at all scheduled practices, games, and team meetingsTransportation to and from games must be provided or arranged by the coachEssential ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead organized practice plans that support individual and team development.Teach sport-specific fundamentals, strategies, rules, and game concepts.Establish clear expectations for attendance, effort, behavior, communication, and sportsmanship.Create an inclusive team culture that supports athletes of varying experience and ability levels.Prepare game plans, lineups, substitutions, and competitive strategies.Provide athletes with clear instruction and constructive feedback.Promote accountability, leadership, teamwork, perseverance, and respect.Ensure that playing-time and team-role decisions are made consistently and appropriately.Prioritize athlete safety and follow all injury, concussion, and emergency procedures.Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices and competitions.Communicate schedules, expectations, and team updates with athletes, families, and the Athletic Director.Monitor student-athlete attendance, behavior, and academic eligibility when applicable.Maintain and properly store school uniforms and athletic equipment.Report injuries, conflicts, behavioral concerns, or significant incidents to the Athletic Director.Attend required coaching meetings and professional-development sessions.Represent CAIS professionally when interacting with athletes, families, officials, and opposing schools.Required QualificationsOne to two years of coaching experience in the selected sport.Strong knowledge of the skills, strategies, and rules of the sport.Ability to create effective practice plans and game plans.Ability to coach athletes with different skill and experience levels.Strong leadership, communication, organization, and conflict-resolution skills.Ability to maintain a positive and professional relationship with student-athletes and families.Dependability and availability for all scheduled practices and weekday competitions.Current CPR and First Aid certification.Completion of required concussion protocol training.Ability to uphold all CAIS Athletics policies, expectations, and philosophy.