Unified Basketball Coach — High School (Part-Time)

Oakland Unified School District; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Castlemont High School in Oakland is seeking an Athletic Coach for Unified Basketball for Fall/Winter 2026. This part-time role begins immediately and depends on student enrollment, sign-ups, and seasonal schedules.

You will instruct and coach students in basketball, help schedule games, and fulfill coaching duties while attending required meetings and trainings as required by the Oakland Athletic League.

Qualifications

• Evidence of coaching theory and techniques may be coursework, prior coaching, participation, or inservice training.
• Knowledge of high school sport rules and regulations.
• Understanding adolescent psychology related to sports participation.
• Ability to maintain high safety standards during practices and contests.
• High ethical standards in sportsmanship and student relationships.
• Ability to communicate with parents/guardians and school staff about problems or emergencies.
• Knowledge of CIF athletic policies.

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 knowledge

Rules knowledge

Adolescent psychology

Safety standards

Ethics & sportsmanship

Communication with parents

CIF policies

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

Castlemont High School in Oakland is seeking an Athletic Coach for Unified Basketball for Fall/Winter 2026. This part-time role begins immediately and depends on student enrollment, sign-ups, and seasonal schedules.

You will instruct and coach students in basketball, help schedule games, and fulfill coaching duties while attending required meetings and trainings as required by the Oakland Athletic League.