Head Athletics Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $25-$27 hourly

This Job Opening is located between the following zip codes:

• Los Angeles, CA 90029
• Los Angeles, CA 90042
• Los Angeles, CA 90066

University of Fitness Information and Technology (UFIT) Competitive School-Based Athletics Division

Position Type: Part-Time / Full-Time (School-Year Based)
Reports To: Program Director / Site Coordinator
Work Location: Assigned K-12 School Sites
Schedule: School-day hours; Sunday leadership meeting (1 hour, required)

Role Overview

The Head Coach serves as the on-site leader responsible for delivering high-quality UFIT structured sports and physical education programming while supervising assistant coaches, ensuring program compliance, and fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment. This role blends instructional excellence, leadership, administration, and school-site relationship management.

The Head Coach is the primary representative of UFIT on campus and is accountable for program quality, staff performance, student engagement, and alignment with district and school expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Instruction

• Lead daily structured sports, PE, and recess programming aligned with UFIT curriculum and school goals.
• Implement age-appropriate, developmentally sound activities that promote physical fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Integrate Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) language and behavior-management strategies into all activities.
• Adapt instruction in real time to accommodate space, weather, class size, and student needs.
• Ensure inclusive participation and positive engagement for all students.

Staff Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and coach Assistant Coaches on-site.
• Model professional behavior, instructional quality, and UFIT standards at all times.
• Conduct daily staff check-ins and provide real-time feedback.
• Support onboarding, training reinforcement, and performance improvement.
• Escalate performance or conduct concerns per UFIT protocols.

Site & Program Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact between UFIT and the school administration during programming hours.
• Ensure adherence to school-site policies, safety protocols, and district requirements.
• Manage daily schedules, transitions, equipment setup/breakdown, and student flow.
• Submit required End-of-Day (EOD) reports, incident reports, and attendance logs accurately and on time.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe program environments.

Safety, Compliance & Risk Management

• Enforce UFIT safety standards and emergency procedures.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report hazards immediately.
• Ensure proper supervision ratios at all times.
• Confirm staff compliance with required certifications (CPR/First Aid, TB, clearances, etc.).
• Address student behavior concerns using restorative and SEL-aligned approaches.

Professional Expectations & Meetings

• Attend mandatory Sunday leadership meeting (1 hour weekly).
• Participate in required trainings, professional development sessions, and audits.
• Communicate professionally with UFIT leadership, school staff, parents (when appropriate), and students.
• Represent UFIT with professionalism, consistency, and integrity.

Performance Metrics (KPIs)

Head Coach performance is measured by:

• Program quality and consistency
• Student engagement and behavior outcomes
• Assistant Coach performance and retention
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting
• Safety and compliance adherence
• School-site satisfaction and feedback
• Leadership, communication, and reliability

Required Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching youth sports, PE, or structured recreation (school-based preferred)
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong classroom/group management skills
• Ability to model SEL-aligned language and behavior
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to lift, carry, and set up athletic equipment
• Must pass background checks- TB Test and livescan (at candidate's expense) and meet school-site compliance requirements
• Must complete full professional development course. If successfully passed, a $300 completion credit will paid after hire in first paycheck.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in K-12 school environments
• Knowledge of district-based PE or recess programming
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred but not required)
• Interest in leadership growth within UFIT

Compensation & Growth

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Leadership and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Clear advancement pathways (Site Coordinator, Compliance Officer, Program Leadership)
• Paid training and ongoing professional development

UFIT exists to build strong bodies, confident leaders, and positive school cultures through structured sports and movement. Head Coaches play a critical role in modeling leadership, discipline, empathy, and excellence on every campus we serve.