REPORTS TO: Site Principal
Position Summary
Education for Change is looking for an Athletic Coach who can manage and supervise athletic activities for a seasonal athletic team. The coach will be leading practices, games, meetings, and working with a team to ensure staff and student awareness of the program. They will help participating student-athletes achieve a high level of skill and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship. The coach must know how to successfully work in an urban elementary school with a high English Learner and low-income population.
Responsibilities:
Employees are expected to be able to perform each of these job duties satisfactorily and successfully to be qualified for the position. Other duties may be required and assigned.
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Establish the fundamental philosophy, skills and techniques to be taught by the coaching staff. Design conferences, clinics and staff meetings to ensure staff awareness of the overall program.
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Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
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Ensure that all coaches work together toward a common goal within their respective programs
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Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis (i.e., statistics, film, etc.).
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Train and inform staff and encourage professional growth by promoting clinic attendance.
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Delegate specific duties, supervise implementation, and at season’s end, analyze staff effectiveness and evaluate all assistants.
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Exert his or her influence to enhance sportsmanship by spectators, both directly and by working closely with cheerleaders, pep club’s sponsors, booster clubs, and administrators.
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Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
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Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
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Work with the athletic department to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements (i.e., facilities, busing, camps, special events, etc.).
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Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
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Instruct and advise students on BACSAC rules and regulations.
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Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, and encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.
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Establish and maintain open, professional and respectful communications with students, guardians, teachers, and athletic director
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Have the total athletic and school program at interest. Be supportive of student participation in other school activities and communicate with colleagues regarding expectations in and out of season.
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Maintain inventory of all uniforms and equipment within program.
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Annually establish and meet performance goals.
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The administration or designee may assign other duties and accountabilities limited to those consistent with the applicable job function and pay grade.
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Be familiar with and adhere to school board policies, particularly those governing student nondiscrimination, anti-harassment, bullying, mandatory reporting, student record confidentiality, and other pertinent school board policies.
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Advise students and parents on athletic code of conduct, including consequences for violation, and coordinate with athletic director in instances of possible violations of the code of conduct.
Required Qualifications:
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Passionate about working with students from underserved communities
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General knowledge of coaching techniques, competitive coaching strategies, conditioning, and procedures
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Ability to lead a sport program for all levels of the specific sport; to teach values of teamwork, self-sacrifice, responsibility, obedience, and good sportsmanship; motivate student athletes.
- Knowledge of CIF/Conference rules
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Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Desired Qualifications:
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Education/Certification: Valid teaching certificate OR prior coaching experience and NFHS Certification and CPR/First Aid Certification
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Experience or a desire to work in a diverse school district
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation will be on an hourly basis and is considered a temporary role. Compensation will depend on experience and qualifications as determined by the school site. This is a non-union role. Please see below for details.
Latitude Athletics Compensation
Updated Oct 2, 2022
In-season stipend:
Head Coach Varsity:
Additional $75/game beyond 10 games
Assistant Coach Varsity:
$700 total
If there is more than one assistant coach, the $700 will be split between the coaches
Additional $35/game beyond 10 games
Head Coach JV:
$300/month-$1200 maximum
Assistant Coach JV:
No stipend
In cases where only a JV team exists, coaches will be paid at Varsity rate
Minimum of two activities per week: combination of practice/competitions, although more than two are strongly recommended to remain competitive
5% stipend increase/year for returning coaches, $500 retention bonus after 5 years. (see chart below). JV coaches who move up to Varsity will receive credit at Varsity level.
For all coaches:
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Up to $300 reimbursement for pre-approved trainings and professional development
Off-Season Stipends
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For off-season one-off activities, coaches can submit proposals that include rationale and itemized costs. Pay will be $40/hour with $200/day maximum, pending approval from principal and athletic director
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For regular off-season workouts, $40/hour with $500/month maximum.
Maximum Stipend Scale
Year 1
Varsity: $2,200
JV: $1,200
Year 2
Varsity: $2,310
JV: $1,260
Year 3
Varsity: $2,426
JV: $1,323
Year 4
Varsity: $2,547
JV: $1,389
Year 5
Varsity: $2,674+$500 bonus
JV: $1,459+$500 bonus
Year 6
Varsity: $2,708
JV: $1,532
EFC Core Values
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Connected- We continually work to build trusting relationships among students, families, staff, and the Oakland community at large. We are an all-hands-on-deck network driven by empathy. We value our collective identity and the individual identities of our community members and scholars such that we have a sense of collective ownership and responsibility for each other and for our scholars.
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Inclusive- We proactively disrupt predictable patterns of opportunity, power, privilege, and performance. We create an inclusive environment where multiple perspectives are not only valued but sought, where people from all backgrounds feel seen and heard and can thrive, and where we all feel a deep sense of accountability to our mission.
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Interdependent- Our success at every level is dependent on our individual and collective sustainability. To that end, we are transparent, creative, and collaborative problem-solvers who seek to build trusting relationships. We are curious and are open to new ideas while also putting systems in place to ensure continuity so that our employees can stay, grow, thrive, and help make good on our promise to our students and families.
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Learners- We support each other to develop and grow so that we can leverage our collective power, intelligence, and passion on behalf of our students. We lean on home-grown leaders who are rooted in our community. Individuals feel known and are provided opportunities to maximize their potential in alignment with their passions and goals.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
EFC prohibits sex discrimination including sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions regarding sex discrimination or harassment to the Title IX Coordinator. The contact information for the Title IX Coordinator, EFC's Title IX notice of nondiscrimination, and additional information regarding your rights under Title IX are available on the EFC website at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fuIzWuVI-kDheFd7W5c4AnDbK7X0qczR/view
