Organization Overview

Partnerships to Uplift Communities (PUC) Schools is comprised of a non-profit network of public charter schools designed to significantly increase high school graduation rates, college entrance, and college graduation rates for underserved students in North-East Los Angeles, and the North-East San Fernando Valley.

Our mission at PUC Schools is to develop and manage high-quality charter schools in densely populated urban communities with overcrowded and low-achieving schools. We create school programs and cultures that promote college graduation for all students. We uplift and revitalize communities through the development of educational and other supportive partnerships.

The Team Member we are searching for

The ideal Assistant Athletic Coach believes in, and is passionate about the mission and commitments of PUC Schools and exhibits this through their leadership, reflection, execution of school culture, and collaboration to ensure student success.

What youll need to accomplish:

• Assist the Head Coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
• Assess players skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students
• Assist with determining game strategy
• Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athletes injury
• Model sports-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Maintain the equipment room in orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach
• Assist the head coach with submitting a list of award winners at the end of the season
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
• Perform other duties as assigned

What do we require from you?

Minimum Qualifications

Current CPR/First Aid card

Education:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent preferred

Experience:

• Prior coaching experience and knowledge of the sports rules and regulations
• Prior playing experience is preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Alignment with core characteristics required of every PUC employee: pursuit of excellence, innovation, community, tenacity, and authenticity
• Must be flexible and team-oriented
• Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Able to motivate and provide leadership that promotes positive attitudes and good sportsmanship
• Able to work cooperatively with teachers and other staff personnel
• Able to establish good relations with individual students and groups
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and ownership of work
• Regular attendance, dependability and, punctuality in conformance with the standards are essential to the successful performance of this position

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Occasionally required to kneel, climb and reach with hands and arms above shoulder level, lift up to 30 pounds. To bend, sit, stand, squat, stoop, walk, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms at shoulder level or below. Always required to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the task, which may include gloves, goggles, aprons, belts, etc.

Compensation & Benefits:

• This is a part-time, hourly position
• Our benefits include:
  • CA Paid Sick Time
  • Ongoing Professional Development