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Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest and most successful nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 26 high-performing, middle and high schools that educate nearly 13,000 scholars who make up the heart of Los Angeles’ Latinx, Black, and recent immigrant communities. Alliance schools have been recognized as among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education. Since opening our first school in 2004, 95% of Alliance scholars have graduated from high school. We strive to uplift our scholars and their communities by fostering unparalleled educational opportunities that encourage scholarly thought, resilient learning, powerful communication, mind-body wellness, and community advocacy. To learn more, visit www.LAalliance.org.

ROLE SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Principal and/or school Athletic Director, coach students in a specific sport during the established season.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coach and instruct students in a sport, instruct students in the proper use of equipment and rules of the specific sport

• Supervise students in the locker room, during practices, during athletic competitions, and on buses to and from athletic competitions

• Maintain proper inventory and care of equipment and facilities

• Assess student performance and make coaching decisions without regard to outside teen/youth affiliations. (For coaches who coach both at a school and for a private or community club/team)

THE STRONGEST CANDIDATE WILL 

• Believe. Hold the belief that all scholars, regardless of their economic or social demographics, deserve a quality education and can earn a four-year college degree. 

• Social Justice. Desire to be a part of Alliance’s social justice mission, integrating anti-racist, student-centered instruction, and working in systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles. 

• Culture. Demonstrate an ability to develop a positive, achievement-oriented, supportive, and collaborative culture of high expectations that motivates and inspires scholars to learn at college-preparatory levels.

• Expertise. Have strong academic content expertise, instructional and classroom culture skills, and in-depth knowledge of effective evaluation and assessment techniques to drive scholarly learning. Thrive in an environment of high expectations and collaboration.

• Mindset. Hold a growth mindset and commit to continuously honing their craft. 

• Relationship-Building. Have strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills with both children and adults.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• H.S. Diploma

Experience

• Related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Knowledge and ability to prevent injuries

• Ability to teach and motivate middle school-aged students

• Skills of the sport

• Strategies and concepts in the sport

• Rules of the sport

• Policies of the school district that apply to athletics and student behavior

• Exhibit positive leadership skills, good sportsmanship, and personal and professional integrity

• Maintain good communication with the school administrators, other staff, and parents

• Demonstrate good rapport with the coaches and staff of other schools and athletic officials

• Organize, plan, and execute practices and game schedules promptly

• Experience in teaching and coaching the sport

Typical Physical Demands

• Requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, stretching some jumping. 

Typical Mental Demands

• Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials,