Assistant Varsity Coaches & Lower Level Coaches; Sports

At Pacifica Christian High School, we teach our students to think and live well. We do this by providing a college-preparatory, liberal arts education for students from all backgrounds and neighborhoods.

The Tide Rises Here—Rise Tide! At Pacifica, athletics is more than winning or losing—it’s rising together. It’s striving side by side, competing with purpose, and allowing competition to shape us for the better. We work hard, play hard, and play to win—but what sets us apart is how we rise in the process. Every practice, every game, every teammate refines who we are and who we’re becoming.

And at Pacifica, we rise on Love, Effort, Accountability, and Discipline. This is how we L.E.A.D!

Sports offered at Pacifica include:
Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Sideline (cheer), Soccer, Surfing, Tennis, Track & Field, and Indoor Volleyball.

About The Role

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Coach is to assist the Varsity Head Coach in managing the day-to-day operations and activities of the Varsity and/or lower-level programs. Helping develop, organize, coordinate, oversee, and manage a well-rounded, comprehensive, efficient Athletic Program.

• Hold Tryouts, if necessary, to determine Varsity, JV, and F/S Teams
• Communicate with Varsity head coach on team selection
• Have a pre-season meeting with the Varsity Head Coach to discuss season goals, expectations, coaches handbook and all logistics relating to the program
• Do an inventory of all equipment relating to the program
• Attend pre-season All Coaches Meeting hosted by the Athletic Department

• Provide instruction and training in the fundamentals of the sport
• Capable of coaching all phases of the sport
• Plan and execute all team practices, carry practice plans
• Supervise the team during practice, contests, travel, and all other team-related activities
• Maintain facilities and team equipment to appropriate standards
• If gym sport, maintain gym floor and all necessary gym equipment (dry mop daily; wet mop twice a week)
• Promote sportsmanship, fair play, and a Christ-centered environment
• Provide basic medical treatment for non-life-threatening injuries

• Understand and abide by the content of, and comply with, National, State, and League rules pertaining to the sport being coached, including athlete eligibility rules
• Game reporting: report all scores to Athletic Director and appropriate media outlets before 10pm on the night of the contest
• Complete administrative tasks assigned by the Varsity Head Coach and/or Athletic Department
• Log on and keep up-to-date Max Preps with all team information (season schedule, roster, stats, scores)
• Utilize Athletic Department-provided sports technology (Hudl, Insta-stat, iPad, etc.) to advance/prepare the program for competition

• Previous coaching experience
• Adequate knowledge and understanding of the sport
• Meet coaching certification standards as set forth by Pacifica and CIF-SS
• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires lifting and moving of items upwards of 50 pounds
• CPR/First Aid certified
• Must be 21 years or older
• Must have a valid CA Driver’s License
• Must be willing to take and pass a background check
• Must be willing to drive a passenger school van