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Middle School Athletics Coach (Recreation Leader I)

City of Palo Alto
City of Palo Alto Salary
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Description

Attention sports lovers! Join our stellar team as a Middle School Athletic Coach!

We are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated part-time Middle School Athletic Coaches (Recreation Leader I) to join our team at one of three middle schools: Fletcher, Greene, or JLS Middle School. The ideal candidate will have a passion for working with middle school students, fostering their athletic development, and promoting teamwork and sportsmanship. This position requires effective communication skills, organizational abilities, and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service to both students and parents.

Duties :
  • Plan weekly practice schedules.
  • Keeping parents in the loop about carpool and schedules.
  • Provide top-notch customer service to all customers.
  • Ensure our facilities are safe and well-maintained.
  • Advertise upcoming events.
  • Monitor your own practices and games.
  • Be punctual and available 1-2 hours Monday - Thursday from 2pm to 7:30pm
  • Successfully complete coaches training before getting in the game.
  • Plus, tackling any other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications :
  • A high school diploma or G.E.D certificate.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Natural leadership abilities to inspire our young athletes.
  • At least one year of coaching middle school sports or two years of playing a sport yourself!

Schedule:
  • Part-time, with flexible hours based on practice and game schedules.
  • Evening availability required during the sports season(s).

    This is a Limited Hourly position, non-benefited, with a maximum of 416 hours per fiscal year (July - June). The number of hours per week and schedule will be determined based on your assignment.

Ready to start coaching? Apply now and let's score goals together!

Supplemental Information

Our online application system is provided by NeoGov . If you have problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov's Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time, Monday - Friday.

The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This is a non-benefited position.

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