Employment Opportunities at Garces

Current Openings

Substitute Teacher

Garces is currently seeking substitute teachers. The candidate must complete the substitute teacher employment application and submit it with a resume to Mr. Steve Garcia. Candidates can submit electronically to sgarcia@garces.org or mail to:

Mr. Steve Garcia
Garces Memorial High School
2800 Loma Linda Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93305

•   Garces Substitute Teacher Application

Daytime Security

Reports to: Dean of Students
Compensation: $20/hour

Daytime security personnel report directly to the Dean of Students, and are responsible for the overall security of the Garces Memorial High School (GMHS) campus to ensure the safety of students, faculty, and staff, and the protection of school property.  Security personnel will accomplish this through the following job duties:

Responsibilities:
•  Shift start time will be at 7:30 am or 8:00 am, depending on the assignment.
•  Monitor gates and access points before school start time.
•  Monitor the athletic facilities and the west end of campus.
•  Close and lock all perimeter gates after the morning school bell rings.
•  Supervise students during morning break and lunchtime in Monsignor Leddy hall and the general quad area.
•  Conduct school perimeter checks throughout the day.
•  Ensure no points along the perimeter fence have been breached or are damaged.
•  Escort students, who are dismissed, to perimeter gates to ensure gates are locked and secured upon their departure.
•  Assist, per the GMHS Emergency Operation Plan, with school safety drills, and emergencies.
•  Assist the Dean of Students with emergency operations training of students, faculty, and staff.
•  Conduct patrols of school parking lots.
•  Assist with security at home football games.
•  Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:
•  Previous experience in security, law enforcement, or a related field preferred.
•  Experience working in educational settings is a plus.

Certifications: (Preferred)
•  CPR and First Aid certification.
•  Training in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques.

Skills:
•  Strong observational and surveillance skills.
•  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to handle emergencies and make quick decisions.
•  Integrity and professionalism.
•  Ability to work well with students, staff, and parents.
•  Patience and a calm demeanor in stressful situations.

Physical Requirements:
•  Ability to stand or walk for extended periods.
•  Physically capable of performing security-related tasks, including pursuing and restraining individuals if necessary.

How to Apply:
To apply please submit the following documentation to Kelly Olson at kolson@garces.org.
•  Cover Letter
•  Resume
•  Contact information for three professional references

Head Track Coach

Garces Memorial High School is seeking a Head Track Coach for the upcoming 2025 Season. If you are interested in the position, contact Athletic Director Joan Finch jfinch@garces.org.

Athletic Director

Job Title: Athletic Director
Reports to: Principal
Oversight: Program Heads, Head coaches, Assistant coaches , Volunteers Coaches, Parent Volunteers, Athletic Booster Club
FLSA: Full Time Exempt
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education.

General Summary: The Athletic Director (AD) serves on the Garces Memorial High School Administrative team.  The AD is responsible for leading all aspects of the athletics program by providing guidance to our school community while representing the school's mission.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
•  Work is performed primarily in a standard office and/or gymnasium/field setting.
•  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, see, hear, and use their hands for fine and gross motor functions.

Qualifications:
•  Must hold a BA/BS degree.
•  Master’s degree is strongly recommended.
•  Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
•  Strong written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
•  High-energy, self-starter with ability to successfully prioritize and multitask in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruptions.
•  Available to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
•  3-5 years of administrative experience recommended.
•  3-5 years of athletic leadership recommended (Coaching, Athletic Director, Asst. AD).

Complete Job Description available upon request.

How to Apply:
Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to the Principal of Garces Memorial High School at nleon@garces.org.