What are the responsibilities and job description for the Indoor Track & Field Head Coach position at Billerica Memorial High School?
The Indoor Track & Field Coach will work to ensure safety, skill development, and progress of each player during the season. The coach will assist the planning, organizing, and implementation of the workouts/practices as well as monitoring and supporting of the academic development of the student/athletes. The head coach reports directly to the Athletic Director and Principal. This position requires: MIAA Coaches Certification, Prior Playing and Coaching Experience preferred. We are seeking coaches with a background in sprinting and jumping events.
In addition, all coaches are expected:
• Organize players for pre-season and post-season meetings.
• Maintain good relations with parents, officials, volunteers and fans.
• Effectively communicate and work with students, administrators, staff, parents, and the community.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the athletic policy at Billerica Public Schools.
• Be a positive role model and motivator, exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability.
• Communicate with athletic trainer concerning injuries and student playing status
• Monitor and support student-athletes academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with the booster program.
• Be Certified in or willing to obtain certification for the following:
____ NFHS Course - Fundamental of Coaching
____ NFHS Course – Concussion Education https://nfhslearn.com/courses/61064/concussion-in-sports
____ First Aid and CPR/AED
Coaching positions may qualify for contributions in the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System (MTRS) if a coach has current/prior experience working in a school district. Coaches new to the district will need to inform our payroll department if he/she should be contributing to the MTRS. Otherwise, he/she would contribute to OBRA.
Stipend amount is listed in the Teacher's contract, which can be found at: https://www.billericak12.com/human-resources. Go to collective bargaining agreements (BFT -2025-2028 /page 45-47)