Coach for us
Berkeley High Athletics is a proud member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. We believe that coaches are some of the most powerful educators in our kids' lives. They have an incredible opportunity to enrich a young person's life. If you want to be part of changing the lives of young people by becoming one of our coaches, do not hesitate to email athleticdirector@berkeley.net. Go JACKETS!
Volunteer Positions
We are ALWAYS looking for good volunteers in nearly all of sports.
Email athleticdirector@berkeley.net if you are interested.
Paid Positions
Thanks to the relentless advocacy of the Berkeley Athletic Fund and the generous contributions of parents, BUSD, and the Berkeley Schools Excellence Project (BSEP), we are excited to offer very competitive stipends. Email a letter of intent and a resume with references to athleticdirector@berkeley.net if interested in the following positions.
Current needs:
Track/Field specialist coaches (rolling) - needs are constant but vary, please email athleticdirector@berkeley.net for info
BHS Athletics Coaching Requirements
Once hired, in order to coach you must complete the following:
Clearance from HR. This takes the longest as you will get set up with a NeoGov account to: 1) fingerprinting; your prints need to be cleared by the FBI and DOJ and then reported back to HR; 2) Provide a clear TB test from the last 60 days; 3) Complete Keenan Safe Schools training; and 4) upload relevant ID, Tax, and banking information.
Register with FamilyID (link provided by ADs upon hire) and complete all of the following required certifications
The primary requirements for coaching high school sports in California are:
1. A General Coaching Education Course ($52)
The Fundamentals of Coaching course through the NFHS https://nfhslearn.com/courses/fundamentals-of-coaching
2. A Concussion Course (FREE) - every 2 years
Concussion in Sports offered through NFHS: https://nfhslearn.com/courses/concussion-in-sports-2
3. Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) Training (FREE)- every 2 years
4. Heat Acclimatization Course (FREE)- every 2 years
5. First Aid and CPR Certification ($vary considerably)- every 2 years
This is 2 certifications and can be done at once here: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/search?cgid=cpr&zip=Berkeley%2C+California%2C+USA&latitude=37.8715226&longitude=-122.27304200000003&zipcode=&searchtype=class
There are cheaper online versions aplenty ranging from $20 and up. Please email us before you spend money if you are skeptical if you’ve found the right certification course.
Also, our trainer runs courses. Email our office to see if one is coming up.
6. Positive Coaching Alliance "Double-Goal Coach®: Developing the Triple-Impact Competitor"
7. Cheer coaches ONLY ($75)
The AACCA Spirit Safety Certification course through the NFHS https://nfhslearn.com/courses/10000/aacca-spirit-safety-certification