Roman Catholic Welfare Corp Bishop O'Dowd High School·Oakland, California
The Assistant Coach supports the head coach in managing all aspects of the track and field program, including skill development, practice planning, and game scheduling. They are responsible for fostering a supportive environment that promotes the spiritual, social, and physical growth of student-athletes.
Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college-preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful and sustainable world.
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Joy: Track & Field Assistant Coach (Part-Time) Job requirements may include but are not limited to:
The Track & Field Assistant Coach assists with all aspects of the Bishop O’Dowd High School Track & Field program to ensure the highest quality of spiritual, social, physical and intellectual growth for every Track & Field student-athlete participating in the program. The Track & Field Assistant Coach assists all phases of Track & Field skill development while ensuring the implementation of the school’s mission and core values.
Track & Field Assistant Coach (Part-Time) Major Responsibilities
● Upholds and models a spiritual and moral code consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Bishop O’Dowd High School’s charism. Integrates the school’s mission and Catholic identity into the coaching-learning process of the Track & Field program.
● Serves to assist the Track & Field program and maintains a clear vision reflecting current trends in coaching and Track & Field Skill development.
● Ensures and monitors the implementation of current instructional coaching methods to maximize player development.
● Attends regular coaching staff meetings.
● Assists the Track & Field Head Coach with plans and helps develop a master practice and game schedule for the Track & Field program in consultation with the Director of Athletics.
● Represents the school at league preseason and postseason Track & Field meetings, when the Head Coach is not available.
● Regularly attends athletic department events and meetings as required.
● Assists the Track & Field Head coach in ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, and bylaws from Bishop O’Dowd High School, West Alameda County Conference, North Coast Section, and California Interscholastic Federation.
● Knowledgeable and experienced in supporting student-athletes in the college recruitment process.
● Assists and helps manage the distribution, collection and organization of all program equipment, uniforms, and related items.
● Works to create an environment of care and support for student-athletes
● Experience working with students and colleagues of different backgrounds, races, genders and ethnicities
Track & Field Assistant Coach (Part-Time) Physical Demands
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel as well as talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand and walk. The employee may lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Track & Field Assistant Coach (Part-Time) Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Applicants, please submit the following in one pdf/Word document: ● Job application via our Career Center
● Resume and Cover letter that includes your philosophy on coaching and developing a multi-level Track & Field program that embraces O’Dowd’s charism and mission.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions.
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Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O’Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School.
As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.
Candidates must have playing experience or knowledge of track and field, with previous coaching experience preferred. Applicants are expected to be available during after-school hours and weekends, and must hold or be willing to obtain First Aid/CPR and NFHS coaching certifications.
Market context
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