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Valor Academy High Charter Academy Athletics

California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) Head Coach Job Description (2026-2027)

Reports to: Athletic Director

Position Type: Hourly

Amount: $25.00 

Who we are:

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch. Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu,

Kohyang (), and Growth.

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.

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Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Position Summary: Valor Academy High School is seeking qualified and enthusiastic Coaches to lead and oversee all aspects of the varsity sports program for each team listed below. The coach will be responsible for developing student-athletes both on and off the court by promoting athletic excellence, academic achievement, leadership, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The successful candidate will create a positive, inclusive, and competitive environment that supports the educational mission of the school and athletic department.

The 2026 Fall season begins July 7, 2026. Valor Academy High School is currently recruiting head coaches for the following sports: 

• Head Coach - Girls Flag Football

What You’ll Do:

• Organize, coordinate, and supervise all aspects of the specific sports program.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive program philosophy that promotes skill development, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
• Establish team expectations and maintain high standards of conduct for student-athletes.
• Foster a positive team culture that encourages respect, accountability, and personal growth.

Family and Athlete Communication: 

• Complete a 1-page syllabus for your sport delineating the expectations for try-outs, practice, and game day within a week of being hired, and execute the expectations to the best of your ability (sample template will be provided)
• Create and share a color-coded monthly practice schedule for players and families (Team Managers can be used for this task; a sample template will be provided)
• Share communication with families and players at the beginning of each week via ParentSquare (a sample template will be provided)
• Share team highlights and/or scores with the Rise Kohyang High community (e.g. Instagram post, Parent Square) a minimum of twice per week during the entirety of the season (Team Managers can be used for this task)

Collaboration within the Athletic Department: 

• Attend a bi-weekly meeting with the Athletic Director to review goals and objectives for the month ahead (time will also be allotted to complete the essential duties bulleted in the Job Description)

Management, coaching, and mentoring of team and players:

• Attend all scheduled practices 
• Attend all scheduled games
• Attend end of year sports banquet 
• Adhere to guidance from Athletics Director concerning which players are eligible to play, based on grades, behavior, and other factors determined in advance 

• Plan and conduct effective practices focused on skill development, conditioning, strategy, and team play.
• Teach sport specific fundamentals.
• Evaluate athlete performance and provide constructive feedback to support improvement.
• Develop game strategies and make appropriate in-game adjustments.
• Promote year-round skill development and encourage participation in offseason training opportunities.

• Serve as a positive role model and mentor for student-athletes.
• Encourage academic achievement and monitor student-athlete eligibility requirements.
• Support the social, emotional, and personal development of team members.
• Promote healthy lifestyles, good sportsmanship, and respect for teammates, opponents, officials, and spectators.

Who you are:

Desired Characteristics: 

• Develop, communicate, implement, promote, and monitor the highest expectations and standards to improve the overall athletic and academic experience of all Rise Kohyang High students.
• Develop, communicate, implement, and monitor the highest expectations and standards to improve the safety of all players and staff members through sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect for self and others.
• Proactively communicate with all stakeholders. These include the team but also extend to their families, teachers, staff, the administrative team, SST, and the overall student body.

• Evening and weekend practices, games, tournaments, and team events.
• Ability to work outdoors and indoors under varying weather and facility conditions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sport specific fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate high school student-athletes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain prior to season start).
• Concussion Awareness Training.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training.
• Any additional district, league, or state-required coaching certifications and clearances

What We Offer:

• Hourly wage: $25 an Hour

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of sport specific fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
• Ability to effectively supervise and motivate high school student-athletes.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, parents, staff, and community members.
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or ability to obtain prior to season start).
• Concussion Awareness Training.
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest Training.
• Any additional district, league, or state-required coaching certifications and clearances