ABOUT ALLIANCE COLLEGE-READY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 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, and articulate goals and action plans. Working Conditions Employees in this position will be required to: Work indoors in the locker room, gymnasium, field, court, or track Work outside of normal workdays and office hours to meet installation deadlines Come in direct contact with Alliance staff, students, parents, and the public BENEFITS Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision plan options are covered at 100% of monthly premiums for individual employees and at least $1,000 per month towards medical family plan premiums. Retirement: School staff, depending on role, may participate in the California State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS) or California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Paid Leave: Regular full-time 12-month employees accrue vacation at a rate of 10 hours/month, for a maximum of 180 hours in addition to 10 national holidays as well as a week for Spring Break and a week for Winter Break. Regular full-time 11-month employees receive five weeks of paid leave as part of the academic calendar, plus sick leave that accrues at one day per month. Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth and provide substantial school-based and network-wide professional development support to staff. Recognition: Provide special recognition to staff who demonstrate their dedication inside and beyond the school. COMPENSATION $21.25 - $24.35 APPLICATION PROCESS Interested candidates should submit an application. Please note that only candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted. ** PLEASE NOTE: Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for the safety of our students, family, and staff. Team members may apply to seek a medical exemption. Regardless of your current vaccination status, our team can advise you on how to fulfill this important requirement so that you can start the position in a timely way. ** Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Staffing Team at JoinUs@laalliance.org. Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Serving Los Angeles County for nearly 20 years, Alliance College-Ready Public Schools were founded on the belief that all children are capable of learning and achieving at high levels – regardless of their income level, ability, or socio-economic background. Our schools are nationally-ranked, with intimate class sizes and specialized curricula to suit the needs of our scholars and their communities. Alliance has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, the California Department of Education, the USC Rossier School of Education, and the U.S. News & World Report.