Soccer - Assistant Women's JV Coach - Encinal High (INTERNAL APPLICANTS) - 2026/27 SY

About the role

The Alameda Unified School District is committed to upholding our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student by providing inclusive and safe conditions for learning that challenge and support every student to be culturally competent and prepared for college, career, and community participation. Our vision is that each and every child is compassionate, confident, and feels successful, academically prepared, and able to make meaningful, positive impact in their lives, the lives of others, and the world around them. We are a diverse community of seventeen (17) schools serving approximately 9000 students ranging from Preschool to Adult Learners. Our students represent many cultures and ethnic groups, with 72 languages spoken by students. Approximately 14% of our students are English Language Learners; 12% receive Special Education Services; and 29% are Socioeconomically Disadvantaged. Our student population is comprised of 7% African American, 27% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 30% White, and 12% Two or more races. Equity Imperative The Alameda Unified School District believes that inequities exist within our current educational system. Our African American and Latinx students are underserved and it is our responsibility at Alameda Unified School District to provide equitable educational opportunities for them and all students. A diverse workforce matters and is beneficial to all of our students. With this ideal in mind, our goal is to find the best candidates suited to uphold our community’s core values of equity and excellence for every student. For more information about the Alameda Unified School District, please visit: https://www.alamedaunified.org

Responsibilities

• Teach the fundamental skills and drills of the game of soccer.
• Instruct players in the rules, regulations, equipment, of the sport.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, spectators, and families.
• Willingness to work in a group coaching environment.
• Provide academic advising to each player.
• Track the academic progress of each student/athlete.
• Work collaboratively with Athletic Director, Administration, Teachers, and Parents.
• Ability and willingness to fundraise for the program.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.

Requirements

• Current CPR/AED Certification, First Aid Card, Coaching Certificate, NFHS Concussion Certificate, NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate, NFHS Heat Illness Certificate and knowledge of adolescent psychology required.
• Valid TB test, Fingerprint clearance, Keenan course completions, and all other AUSD mandated certificates.
• All coach clearance certifications and requirements as stated on the AUSD website.
• Please note: First Aid and CPR/AED must be a hand's on training course, we do not accept on-line courses.

Qualifications

• High School Coaching experience (any Level) within the last two years, High School Age Club Coaching experience preferred.
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (Preferred)
• Resume (Please provide 2-3 references in your resume)

Comments and Other Information

The ideal candidate has experience coaching Soccer and working with high school students. This position will support a culture that will support developing student athletes on and off the court and has a coaching philosophy in line with the Inside Out Coaching Initiative.