Playground Recess Coach - 15 hrs/week - Westlake Elementary School at Santa Cruz City Schools

Application Deadline

8/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Date Posted
8/5/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
21.56 - 27.48 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 25: $21.56 - $27.48 per hour (Steps 1-6 of a 6-step salary schedule) 5 % Bilingual Stipend available after passing test
Length of Work Year
15 hours per week & 9 months per year
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Principal, within a framework of standard operating policies and procedures, the Playground Recess Coach manages a safe and inclusive recess where children are inspired to get off the sidelines and into the game. They employ play and physical activity as tools for generating more community and family involvement through teaching and implementing conflict resolution strategies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma. Must have the equivalent of 1-year experience working with youth in a professional setting. Experience in coaching sports a plus. CPR/First Aid will be required. Licenses and other Requirements: A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Resume and Letter of Introduction

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: High School Diploma. Must have the equivalent of 1-year experience working with youth in a professional setting. Experience in coaching sports a plus. CPR/First Aid will be required. Licenses and other Requirements: A valid First Aid and CPR Certificate.

Resume and Letter of Introduction

  • Letter of Introduction
  • Resume

Comments and Other Information

Schedule: M, T, Th, F 9:45 AM- 1:30 PM Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying 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 a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext 48235; mparks@sccs.net

Comments and Other Information


Schedule: M, T, Th, F 9:45 AM- 1:30 PM Santa Cruz City Schools prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying 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 a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Complaints alleging noncompliance with this policy should be directed to the Title IX/Nondiscrimination Coordinator: Molly Parks, Asst. Superintendent of Human Resources: 831-429-3410 ext 48235; mparks@sccs.net