Cross Country - Boys Head Coach: SY26-27

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools—and we’re in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation.  In particular, our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement.  This brief video,  Southbridge Middle School Celebrates Recent Improvement, highlights the results of a process of improving culture, climate, and instruction that empowered Southbridge Middle School to take dramatic steps forward even in the challenging aftermath of the COVID pandemic.  Over the past couple of school years, SMS has continued to thrive and has been recognized for outstanding student achievement gains in Math, and by the University of Connecticut as a PBIS success story.  We are now also seeing the same kind of transformative change at Southbridge High School, with culture & climate among both staff and students improving dramatically in the current 2024-25 school year, and we are confident that significant academic gains will soon follow.  

This success is no accident—it’s the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served.  We are a district with many high-needs students, but they prove to us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support, they can excel.  Most of all, our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and when we show our kids that we believe in them, we care about them, and we will never give up on them.  

If you’re an educator who wants your work to matter—who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes—Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.

JOB GOAL: 

To work with students to ensure that all class/club activities are completed in a timely and thorough manner. The ability to organize and supervise.

Reports to: Athletic Director

Major Duties and Responsibilities (duties and responsibilities listed may include, but are not limited to the following):

• Accountable for the entire program, and will oversee all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student athletes or parental concerns.
• Has had prior coaching experience in a college, high school, or professional setting.
• Promote academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Allow all student athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting sportsmanship.
• Build a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
• Demonstrate all skills, drills and fundamentals of the sport.
• Manage and take inventory of all equipment.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Supervise athletes before practices, during/after practices and during activities/events.
• Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
• Evaluate the progress of the student athletes.
• Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
• Set scrimmages, game schedules, and practice schedules for the program. 
• Perform all other duties that are assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Varsity Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have experience working with high school students and adults.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation