Boys Golf Coach

Coaching Job Description Athletic Team Coach The Kern High School District is seeking a qualified and motivated High School Athletic Team Coach to lead a CIF-sanctioned athletic program. The coach will be responsible for providing instruction, supervision, and leadership to student-athletes while promoting academic achievement, sportsmanship, and compliance with all California Interscholastic Federation (CIF), district, and site policies. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and conduct practices and competitions in accordance with CIF rules and district guidelines
• Teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and conditioning techniques appropriate for high school athletes
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, competitions, travel, and team activities
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, character, equity, and respect
• Ensure compliance with CIF bylaws, league rules, eligibility requirements, and transfer regulations
• Monitor and support student-athlete academic eligibility and attendance
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, parents/guardians, athletic directors, administrators, and school staff
• Maintain accurate records including rosters, eligibility, injury reports, and required CIF documentation
• Coordinate with athletic trainers and follow district concussion management and injury protocols
• Maintain, inventory, and properly store athletic equipment and uniforms
• Supervise assistant coaches and volunteers in compliance with CIF and district policies
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development sessions

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the sport, CIF rules, and high school athletics
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school-aged students
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to the educational mission of interscholastic athletics

CIF & District Required Certifications (must be completed prior to coaching)

• Fingerprint DOJ/FBI Clearance
• CIF Coaching Education Program (CEP) Coaches Full Certification
• Fundamentals of Coaching
• First Aid, CPR & AED
• CPR/First Aid Training
• Sudden Cardiac Arrest awareness training
• Heat Illness Training
• Concussion in Sports Certification (CIF-approved)
• TB clearance
• Completion of all district-mandated Keenan trainings

Work Schedule

• Practices and competitions occur after school, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the CIF season of sport