Job Description

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted:
8/21/2026

Location:
Richland Junior High School

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Job Summary:
Organizes, coordinates, and promotes a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. Provides leadership that fosters a safe, positive, and inclusive environment while emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork, leadership, personal responsibility, and the importance of academic achievement. Serves as a positive role model while supporting the District's educational mission through the development of student-athletes both on and off the field.

1 position available:
7th & 8th Grade Boys' Team

Salary: $1,200.00/Season (Per Team)

Minimum Qualifications & Abilities:

• Possess one of the following:
  • A valid California Teaching Credential; or
  • A valid California Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate and one of the following:
    • At least 48 Semester Units (or equivalent quarter units) from an accredited college or university; or
    • A Paraprofessional certificate (CODESP exam)
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required.
• Knowledge of student behavior management strategies and techniques.
• Knowledge of the assigned sport.
• Previous coaching experience in the assigned sport preferred.
• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with teachers, students, parents, and administrators.

Essential Functions:

• Teaches sport techniques, playing rules, strategies, and playing tactics.
• Maintains a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for all participants.
• Communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, and District staff regarding program expectations and activities.
• Conditions athletes appropriately for activities requiring endurance, strength, and agility.
• Supervises and conducts practices and contests safely; supervises locker rooms and buses.
• Promotes sportsmanship, teamwork, cooperation, responsibility, and a strong work ethic among student-athletes.
• Encourages and supports student-athletes in maintaining satisfactory attendance, academic progress, and appropriate conduct.
• Responds to player injuries with appropriate first-aid techniques.
• Manages uniforms, equipment, and District facilities in a safe and responsible manner.
• Follows all District policies and procedures related to student supervision, safety, and mandatory reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.

Attachment(s):

• Job Task Analysis - After School Athletic Coach

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