POSITION: HEAD FOOTBALL COACH

LOCATION: Berkeley High School


DUTIES: The successful candidate will be able to instruct and coach students in football. The candidate will also help arrange playing schedules and perform all coaching responsibilities associated with the position.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must meet requirements listed below.

1. Have at least three years football coaching experience of which at least one has been at the high school level. Experience must include and the candidate must demonstrate a knowledge of National Federation High School (NFHS) rules and regulations of the sport and a knowledge of adolescent psychology as it relates to sports participation. Head football coaching experience highly desirable.
2. Never have been removed or resigned in lieu of removal from a coaching position for any reason.
3. Possess valid, unexpired CPR and First Aid cards and either proof of completion of a college level course in the care/prevention of athletic injuries or possess a valid EMT I or II card. A valid sports injury certificate is also acceptable to fulfill part of this requirement.
4. Successful Completion of the CIF Coaches Education Course, or written evidence indicating knowledge of the coaching theory and techniques in the sport. (Evidence can be college course work, prior coaching experience in the sport, prior participation in sport at high school level or in-service training provided by a school district.)

All employment offers will be contingent upon:
1. The candidate supplying a written statement from a licensed physician indicating freedom from tuberculosis and any other contagious disease.
2. A background check including fingerprinting to meet Ed. Code requirements regarding a candidate’s fitness to coach.

APPLICATION A letter of interest, a Berkeley Unified School District employment application,
PROCEDURE: supporting documents as listed in #1-4 above, and three current letters of recommendation should be submitted with your application.

APPLICATION
DEADLINE: Open until filled
ONLY CANDIDATES SELECTED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY PHONE