2026-2027 Boys' Head Varsity Water Polo Coach at Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/12/2026 Contact Michael Cummings (760) 751-5500 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info Class C
- Starting at $4,808 for the season (amount increases with years of experience)
- See
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"Co-Curricular Stipend Schedule" for full salary schedule Length of Work Year August
- October (November extended season) Employment Type Part Time School Valley Center High School Season Fall 2026-2027 About the Employer VCPUSD is a great place to live, learn and work. Welcome to our community. VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK
- 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma.
The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County. Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English-Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners. All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. We are seeking talented individuals who support our vision that "Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit." The Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District is an equal opportunity employer/program and is committed to an active Nondiscrimination Program. VCPUSD prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, immigration status, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental ability, disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For more information, please contact: Title IX Coordinator, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District, 28751 Cole Grade RD, Valley Center, CA 92082, (760) 749-0464. Requirements /
Qualifications Responsibilities:
- Organize the Boys' Varsity Water Polo program.
- Supervise & organize practice sessions and home contests.
- Provide for supervision of athletes during all athletic trips.
- Enforce all rules pertaining to participation in the program.
- Care for and inventory all equipment charged to the program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the athletic director.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of all phases of the sport.
- Ability to teach the fundamentals and skills of the sport.
- Ability to work effectively with teenagers.
- Knowledge and understanding of all state, section, league, district and school rules as they apply to the participation in the sport.
- Knowledge of emergency first aid and training procedures and the ability to recognize and handle those injuries common to the sport. Before beginning in this position the candidate selected must:
- Have fingerprint clearance through the San Diego County Office of Education (approximately $80 fee is the responsibility of the candidate)
- Have a negative TB test (or Risk Assessment Questionnaire) on file with the Human Resources Office
- Must have a valid CPR and First Aid certification (training provided by the District)
- Candidate must be certified in ASEP course before they may coach.(www.asep.com)
- $38 or NFHS course (www.nfhslearn.com)
- $52; and NFHS Concussion Course (www.fhslearn.com)
- FREE
- It is recommended that the coach be certified in NFHS Heat Illness Prevention, if they are coaching outside in the fall. (www.nfhslearn.com)
- FREE
- Other sport specific training will be required after being hired.
Requirements /
Qualifications Responsibilities:
- Organize the Boys' Varsity Water Polo program.
- Supervise & organize practice sessions and home contests.
- Provide for supervision of athletes during all athletic trips.
- Enforce all rules pertaining to participation in the program.
- Care for and inventory all equipment charged to the program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the athletic director.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of all phases of the sport.
- Ability to teach the fundamentals and skills of the sport.
- Ability to work effectively with teenagers.
- Knowledge and understanding of all state, section, league, district and school rules as they apply to the participation in the sport.
- Knowledge of emergency first aid and training procedures and the ability to recognize and handle those injuries common to the sport. Before beginning in this position the candidate selected must:
- Have fingerprint clearance through the San Diego County Office of Education (approximately $80 fee is the responsibility of the candidate)
- Have a negative TB test (or Risk Assessment Questionnaire) on file with the Human Resources Office
- Must have a valid CPR and First Aid certification (training provided by the District)
- Candidate must be certified in ASEP course before they may coach.(www.asep.com)
- $38 or NFHS course (www.nfhslearn.com)
- $52; and NFHS Concussion Course (www.fhslearn.com)
- FREE
- It is recommended that the coach be certified in NFHS Heat Illness Prevention, if they are coaching outside in the fall. (www.nfhslearn.com)
- FREE
- Other sport specific training will be required after being hired.
Comments and Other Information Per Ed Code 44919(b): "Governing boards shall classify as temporary employees persons, other than substitute employees, who are employed to serve in a limited assignment supervising athletic activities of pupils; provided such assignment shall first be made available to teachers presently employed by the district." Per Board Policy 4127, 4227, 4327: The Governing Board desires to employ highly qualified coaches for the district's sports, scholastic programs, extracurricular activities, and interscholastic athletic activities in order to enhance the knowledge, skills, motivation, and safety of all students and student athletes. The Superintendent or designee may employ a certificated or noncertificated employee, other than a substitute employee, to supervise, or instruct scholastic, extracurricular activities, interscholastic athletic activities as a temporary employee in a limited assignment capacity. (5 CCR 5590) Any certificated teacher employed by the district who applies for a position as a temporary athletic team coach, scholastic coach, or extracurricular activities coach, and who satisfies the qualification criteria established for the position shall first be offered the position. (Education Code 44919) The superintendent or designee shall establish qualification criteria for all athletic coaches in accordance with law and district standards. These criteria shall ensure that coaches possess the proper credential or Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate, and/or DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance, and an appropriate level of competence, knowledge, and skill. Coaches shall bear the expense of the Certificate and/or fingerprint clearance. All district coaches, including volunteer coaches, shall have completed a coaching education program that meets the standards developed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Coaches shall bear the expense of the program. (Education Code 49032) All coaches shall be subject to Board policy and administrative regulation, as well as CIF bylaws and codes of ethical conduct. Comments and Other Information Per Ed Code 44919(b): "Governing boards shall classify as temporary employees persons, other than substitute employees, who are employed to serve in a limited assignment supervising athletic activities of pupils; provided such assignment shall first be made available to teachers presently employed by the district." Per Board Policy 4127, 4227, 4327: The Governing Board desires to employ highly qualified coaches for the district's sports, scholastic programs, extracurricular activities, and interscholastic athletic activities in order to enhance the knowledge, skills, motivation, and safety of all students and student athletes. The Superintendent or designee may employ a certificated or noncertificated employee, other than a substitute employee, to supervise, or instruct scholastic, extracurricular activities, interscholastic athletic activities as a temporary employee in a limited assignment capacity. (5 CCR 5590) Any certificated teacher employed by the district who applies for a position as a temporary athletic team coach, scholastic coach, or extracurricular activities coach, and who satisfies the qualification criteria established for the position shall first be offered the position. (Education Code 44919) The superintendent or designee shall establish qualification criteria for all athletic coaches in accordance with law and district standards. These criteria shall ensure that coaches possess the proper credential or Activity Supervisor Clearance Certificate, and/or DOJ/FBI fingerprint clearance, and an appropriate level of competence, knowledge, and skill. Coaches shall bear the expense of the Certificate and/or fingerprint clearance. All district coaches, including volunteer coaches, shall have completed a coaching education program that meets the standards developed by the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF). Coaches shall bear the expense of the program. (Education Code 49032) All coaches shall be subject to Board policy and administrative regulation, as well as CIF bylaws and codes of ethical conduct. Links Related To This Job Human Resources Information View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators
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