Assistant Varsity Football Coach - Fall 2026

Are you interested in Coaching for Rio Vista High School.

Please read the information below in its entirety.

COACHES STIPEND

Assistant Coach Stipend $2,700

REQUIREMENTS TO COACH

To be hired and cleared to coach applicants must be able complete training certificates for the following courses (Some coursework requires fees, these are the responsibility of the coach to pay). Courses will be assigned in our District training system :

Sexual Harassment training

General Coaching Course

Sports Specific Course

Concussions in sports training

Sudden Cardiac Arrest training

Heat Acclimatization training

Bloodborne Pathogens training

Youth Suicide Prevention training

Title IX Protecting Students training

Asthma Awareness training

Social media for Sports training

Homeless Education training

Sportsmanship training

Bullying, Hazing training

Required but not completed in district training system :

Negative TB Test

First Aid / CPR Certificate

Valid Drivers License

State of California Mandated Reporting

The Board of Trustees desires to employ highly qualified coaches for the district's sports and interscholastic athletic programs in order to enhance the knowledge, skills, motivation, and safety of student athletes.

The coach of an athletic team is primarily responsible for the compliance of his / her squad members to the rules, regulations, and policies governing athletics at his / her assigned school. Compliance is enhanced when athletes are informed of and understand the policies. All coaches are directly responsible to the Athletic Director and Administrator at his / her school for the application of these rules and regulations.

ASSISTANT VARSITY COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

Head Junior Varsity, Head Freshmen and Assistant Coaches’ Job Description

1. Has a thorough knowledge of the Rules and By-Laws of the California Interscholastic Federation, the League, and the River Delta Unified School District as they pertain to his / her sport, including the clearance of all staff members and student-athletes.

2. Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public / staff / departmental meetings that require attendance.

3. Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program.

4. Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility usage times.

5. Coordinates facility needs / repairs with Head Coach.

6. Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment.

7. Provides assistance, guidance and safeguards for each participant by being present at all of his / her practices, games, while traveling and when returning from off-campus.

8. Is accountable to the Head Varsity Coach for all equipment. Assists with issuing and collecting of equipment and submits to the Head Varsity Coach annual inventory.

9. Recommends to the Head Varsity Coach budgetary items for next year in his / her area of the program.

10. Secures all doors, lights, windows and, locks and stores all equipment before leaving areas. Supervises locker room area before and after practice.

11. Instills in each player a respect for equipment, school property, and their proper use.

12. Assists the Head Varsity Coach in carrying out his / her responsibilities.

13. Instructs team members as to changes in the rules and teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the Head Coach.

14. Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the Head Varsity Coach of the sport.

15. Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the Head Varsity Coach.

16. Never criticizes, admonishes or argues with the Head Varsity Coach or any staff members within ears or eyes of players and parents.

17. Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the Head Varsity Coach.

18. Responsible for arranging with Principal’s secretary for substitutes because of athletic events. The Athletic Director may be contacted in an emergency.

19. Understands that drivers must meet district requirements to transport student-athletes and must be at least 21 years of age.

20. Guarantees that all district equipment including district vehicles are used only for official school business and are operated safely.

21. Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the positions and that may be requested by the Head Varsity Coach.

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools : (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville.

The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.

River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom.

Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent.