ASSITANT COACH, HIGH SCHOOL (2026-2027 POOL)

About the role

This is an ongoing, continuous opening for the 2026–2027 school year. Interested applicants must apply online by visiting the Denver Public Schools job board at careers.dpsk12.org.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced athletic skills to athletes in order to prepare them for competition.
• Knowledgeable about sports equipment, physical fitness, and safety.
• Become an expert on the rules, strategies, and techniques required for the sport.
• Support the coordination and recruitment of student participants.

Requirements

• Have at least a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Have a current CPR Certification or the ability to obtain one prior to coaching (online CPR not accepted).
• Teacher Certification is preferred.
• Completion of CHSAA coaching registration.

Qualifications

• Have previous coaching experience or experience working with urban youth and/or teaching experience (preferred but not required).

Skills

Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, DPS has other Total Reward offerings such as; time off, health and wellness benefits, and PERA Retirement.

Pay

Salary is paid hourly or in the form of a stipend for current salaried DPS employees. Click here for more information on compensation for these roles.

Schedule

Denver Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations.

About Us

Denver Public Schools is committed to meeting the educational needs of every student with great schools in every neighborhood. Our goal is to provide every child in Denver with rigorous, enriching educational opportunities from preschool through high school graduation. DPS is comprised of nearly 200 schools including traditional, magnet, charter and alternative pathways schools, with an enrollment of more than 90,000 students. DPS has become the fastest-growing school district in the country in terms of enrollment and the fastest-growing large school district in the state in terms of student academic growth.