We are now accepting applications for the following Winter coaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year.
High School Head/Assistant Coach (Nipomo High School, Arroyo Grande High School) Levels: Freshman, Junior Varsity, and Varsity Sports: Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Girls Wrestling, Boys Wrestling, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Cheer/Pep Squad
Middle School Coach (Mesa Middle School, Paulding Middle School, Judkins Middle School) Levels: 7th grade & 8th grade Sports: Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball
Based upon position, sport, and level. Certificated Extra Duty Salary Schedule 2024-2025
Demonstrated knowledge, competence, experience and past success or skill in the sport or related sport Two seasons of previous coaching experience at high school or higher level (Varsity) One seasons of previous coaching experience at high school or higher level (Assistant) Valid California driver's license DOJ and FBI background clearance
External candidates: All interested outside applicants (not a current employee with Lucia Mar) must complete an online application via Frontline as an external candidate and include a letter of interest, resume related to sport experience, and one (1) current signed letter of recommendation or character reference. Candidates who may also need to drive students in a personal or district vehicle must also complete the Driver Registration Form online and submit a DMV Pull Notice, prior to transporting of students.
Internal certificated candidates: All interested current certificated teachers, contracted with Lucia Mar can complete the Certificated Teacher Interest Form.
Internal classified and/or certificated/classified substitutes: All interested internal classified and substitutes, must complete an online application via Frontline as an internal candidate and select at the beginning of the application "yes, I am currently an employee of the Lucia Mar Unified School District." Include a letter of interest and resume related to sport experience.
Volunteer candidates: All interested candidates applying to serve as a volunteer coach must complete the LMUSD Volunteer Registration registration form online. Volunteer coaches driving must also complete this same form online.
Driver candidates: Candidates who may also need to transport students in a personal or district vehicle must also complete the Driver Registration Form online and submit a DMV Pull Notice, prior to transporting students.
Open until filled
The provisions of this Notice of Vacancy do not constitute a contract expressed or implied and any of the provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. The Lucia Mar Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person's actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, race or ethnicity, religion, gender, gender expression, gender identity, immigration status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator: Jennifer Handy, Assistant Superintendent of HR, 602 Orchard Ave. Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1190, jennifer.handy@lmusd.org or the 504 Coordinator: Linda Pierce, Director of Student Services, 227 Bridge St., Arroyo Grande, 805-474-3000 ext. 1189, linda.pierce@lmusd.org