Pole Vault (Track) Coach chez La Canada Unified School District

“Our Success is Intentional” La Cañada Unified School District is a learning community committed to personal growth and academic excellence. All facets of the district work to ensure its success is intentional. Part of the fabric of the community, La Cañada schools inspire a national standard for high academic achievement, citizenship, and student well-being. LCUSD emphasizes safety, security, and a wide array of wellness offerings as a priority on each of its school campuses. The district operates three elementary schools and a combined grades 7-12 middle and high school. Current student enrollment is approximately 3,975 students, supported by 517 highly qualified employees. Each school in the district has developed a comprehensive Responsive Teaching Plan, Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Plan, and has adopted Stanford’s Challenge Success initiative to ensure that all students receive appropriate tiers of support in mastering academic standards and in developing their social, emotional, and physical health and resilience. La Cañada Flintridge is home of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Descanso Gardens. The professional residents of La Cañada are attracted to the city because of its excellent schools and its strong community spirit. Parent participation and involvement in the schools are extensive as evidenced by a robust La Cañada Educational Foundation, which contributes over $2 million annually to the district, the active volunteerism and program support of the PTA at each school site, and the Spartan Boosters at LCHS grades 7-12. Approximately 95% of graduating seniors enroll in post-secondary schools, with students attending their best fit colleges and universities across the nation. All of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon schools, with Palm Crest and Paradise Canyon Elementary Schools recognized in 2021. La Cañada High School 7/8 was named a National Forum “School to Watch” school four times, most recently in 2023. All LCUSD schools have been designated as California Distinguished Schools, with its three elementary schools recognized again in 2023.

The La Cañada High School Athletics Department has an opening for a pole vaulting coach, who is an assistant coach under the varsity track coach. The team practices the full year and has its competitive season in the spring, approximately February to May.

Application Procedure: 1. Current district employees need only to submit a written letter of interest to Human Resources. External candidates may submit an electronic application through the posting on EdJoin (www.edjoin.org/lcusd). The application should include a coaching resume, references with contact information, and at least three (3) recent letters of reference/recommendation. A cover letter and/or coaching portfolio are welcome but not required. Letters may be addressed to: Dr. Debra Cradduck, Associate Superintendent, Human Resources La Cañada Unified School District 4490 Cornishon Avenue La Cañada, CA 91011 2. After applications have been screened, candidates will be contacted to schedule a personal interview before an interview panel at La Cañada High School. Interviews will take place as soon after the application deadline as possible. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Items below are required for an application to be considered:

Coach receives a $2,756.90 stipend at the end of the competitive season, plus compensation for coaching in CIF finals

Qualifications: 1. Experience: Two years or more of successful experience coaching high school or collegiate pole vaulting. 2. Licenses: Current first aid and CPR certifications. Work Calendar: The competitive season is in the spring, approximately February through May. Coaches work with the team year-round, including summers, for practice and strength training. The chosen candidate will assume coaching responsibilities as soon as clearance is confirmed from a background check, tuberculosis skin test reading and completion of the onboarding process. Compensation: The stipend for head coach is $2,756.90 annually, paid at the conclusion of the competitive season. Additional compensation is paid at a daily rate for the length of time the team participates in CIF finals. The daily rate is calculated by dividing the regular stipend amount by the number of days in the regular season. Benefits: This position does not meet the eligibility requirements to participate in the District’s health and welfare benefits. Job duties and more information about this position can be found by clicking the "View Job Description" button.