Assistant Coach - Girls Basketball (Leuzinger)

2026–2027 school year at Leuzinger High School. Coaching stipend per Collective Bargaining Agreement for current employees; walk-on coaches receive $4,476 per season.

About the role

Under the direction of the Principal or their designee, the Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach of the Varsity girls basketball team, assists with the development of lower-level teams, and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in developing multiple levels of the program.
• Supervise players during practices, games, and off-campus trips.
• Prepare courts on game days and assist with logistics as directed by the Head Coach.
• Use a variety of instructional techniques to improve student-athlete abilities.
• Assess players’ skills and support game strategy set by the Head Coach.
• Enforce student discipline and encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
• Take precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including preventing hazing/bullying.
• Maintain, secure, clean, repair, and store all equipment and uniforms.
• Represent the Centinela Valley Union High School District professionally and maintain nondiscriminatory practices.
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or administrator.

Requirements

• Experience playing or coaching basketball.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies.
• Meet all CIF coaching requirements and certifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain relationships with all stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CIF rules and regulations pertaining to basketball.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  • Experience playing or coaching basketball.
  • Ability to meet CIF coaching requirements and certifications.
• Desirable:
  • At least two years of experience as a varsity coach at the high school, college, or professional level.
  • Experience as a college or professional athlete.
  • Demonstrated success in developing a team with high academic achievement.

Skills & Certifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of basketball and current coaching techniques.
• Knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules and regulations.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes on and off the court.
• Professionally calm and motivationally intense demeanor.
• Required certifications:
  • NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport-Specific certification.
  • NFHS Concussion in Sports (renewed every 2 years).
  • NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (renewed every 2 years).
  • NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (renewed every 2 years).
  • Valid CPR/First-Aid card.