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Leadership Public Schools

Urban charter high schools network

High School Girls' Softball

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/10/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Hayward, CA, USA
In Person
TrainingFitness & Sports Instruction

About the job

Requirements
  • NFHS Certification covering First Aid, Health and Safety, and Fundamentals of Coaching is required before the first day of coaching.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is required before the first day of coaching.
  • A high school diploma is required; a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
  • Knowledge of coaching fundamentals and development of coaching techniques is required.
  • Interpersonal skills to cooperate and work effectively with teachers, students, parents, and administrators are required.
  • Leadership, communication, and organizational skills are required.
Responsibilities
  • Establish a culture with a high standard of conduct consistent with Leadership Public Schools.
  • Maintain accurate inventory of all equipment and uniforms.
  • Understand and meet the needs of unique athletes and help athletes achieve their highest potential.
  • Establish safety guidelines, team goals, and objectives.
  • Instill appropriate behavior at camp and team activities.
  • Incorporate parents and guardians in their students’ performance by developing and maintaining collaborative relationships.
  • Report any rule violations to administrators.
  • Perform related duties as assigned.
  • Travel to perform job duties.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous related coaching experience in the designated sport is preferred.

About the company

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Leadership Public Schools

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Leadership Public Schools (LPS) operates a network of three urban charter high schools in Hayward, Oakland, and Richmond, CA, focused on helping underserved students prepare for college and become community leaders. Its work centers on delivering a strong high school education with targeted supports to students who enter high school below grade level, and on using technology to empower teachers and students to improve learning. LPS differentiates itself through its documented, replicable practices designed to accelerate achievement for students who start behind, and by leveraging technology to drive instruction and administration across a small, cohesive network. The goal is to expand access to college-ready outcomes for students in underserved communities and to develop scalable approaches that address broader education challenges.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakland, California

Founded

2002

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What believers are saying

  • LEAD Public Schools is now enrolling for 2026-2027 across all campuses.
  • U.S. News ranked LEAD among the nation's best high schools in 2026.
  • 2026 budget approval and open board meetings signal ongoing operational continuity.

What critics are saying

  • Enrollment still depends on 2026-2027 applications; underfilled seats crush funding quickly.
  • California charter oversight can revoke weak schools, threatening Oakland, Hayward, or Richmond campuses.
  • Public-school competition and U.S. News pressure can erode demand if outcomes slip.

What makes Leadership Public Schools unique

  • LEAD Public Schools runs three Bay Area charter high schools, all tuition-free.
  • LPS Oakland R&D emphasizes A-G rigor, analytical writing, and real-world problem solving.
  • Board meetings span Oakland, Hayward, and Richmond, showing a multi-campus operating model.

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Leadership Public Schools
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