Assistant Athletic Coach For San Pascual STEAM Magnet Elementary School

This Job Opening is located between the following zip codes:

• Los Angeles CA 90029
• Los Angeles CA 90042
• Los Angeles CA 90066

Assistant Athletic Coach

Department: Programs & Instruction
Reports To: Head Coach / Site Coordinator
Classification: Part-Time

Position Overview

The Assistant Coach supports the delivery of safe structured and engaging physical-activity programming for students on school campuses. This role assists the Head Coach in implementing daily lesson plans managing student behavior reinforcing social-emotional learning (SEL) principles and ensuring compliance with school-site policies and organizational standards. Assistant Coaches serve as positive role models and help create an inclusive respectful and high-energy environment for all participants.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Instructional Support

• Assist the Head Coach in leading structured sports games and physical-activity sessions aligned with the daily curriculum.
• Support warm-ups skill drills game facilitation and transitions between activities.
• Reinforce program rules routines and expectations consistently.
• Provide encouragement redirection and positive reinforcement to students during activities.

Student Engagement & SEL Support

• Model respectful communication teamwork and sportsmanship at all times.
• Use age-appropriate SEL language to promote self-regulation cooperation and conflict resolution.
• Support inclusive participation by adapting activities for varying skill levels and needs.
• Assist in de-escalating minor conflicts and refer larger issues to the Head Coach or Site Coordinator.

Yard Management

• Help maintain active supervision and student safety at all times.
• Support line-ups transitions attendance counts and dismissal procedures.
• Assist with equipment setup breakdown and proper storage.
• Monitor student behavior and report incidents according to protocol.

Compliance & Professional Conduct

• Follow all school-district policies site-specific procedures and organizational standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries and appropriate interactions with students and staff.
• Attend required trainings orientations and professional-development sessions.
• Communicate scheduling conflicts or concerns promptly to leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with children or youth in a school sports or recreational setting (preferred).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow direction and work collaboratively with a Head Coach and site staff.
• Reliable transportation and punctual attendance.
• Ability to stand walk and actively engage in physical activity for extended periods.

Required Clearances & Certifications(may be required prior to start)

• Livescan / fingerprint clearance (at candidates expense)
• TB test (as required by district)
• CPR & First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Mandated reporter training
• Must complete a full professional development course. If successfully passed a $300 completion credit will be paid after hire in the first paycheck.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Typically scheduled during school-day hours (recess PE or after-school programs).
• May include occasional trainings meetings or weekend events as assigned.
• Work is performed outdoors and indoors on active school campuses

Performance Expectations

Assistant Coaches are evaluated on:

• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to support structured instruction and behavior management
• Professional conduct and communication
• Engagement with students and teamwork with staff
• Adherence to safety and compliance standards

Growth & Advancement

This role may serve as a pathway to increased responsibility including Lead Assistant or Head Coach positions based on performance experience and organizational need.

Required Experience:

Manager