Middle School Boys Soccer Coach - Kennedy School

Job Goal: A member of the Middlesex League, Waltham Public Schools has an immediate opening for a Boys Middle School Soccer Coach at the Kennedy School.

Responsibilities: The coach of an individual sport must realize that any activity sponsored by Waltham Athletics is part of the total program offered by Waltham Public Schools. Candidates should have experience coaching at the youth and/or middle school or high school level in this sport, have strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure the success of our student-athletes. Individuals in charge of such activities must utilize sound educational principles and goals of athletics are to be a worthwhile part of the overall school experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship. Demonstrates full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline. Facilitate supervision of athletes during practice sessions and at all contests, home or away of the sport coached including supervision of the weight room, locker room, shower areas and buses before and after practices and contests. Implement WPS athletic department policies and team rules. Be responsible for information contained in the Middlesex League bylaws and the McDevitt Student Handbook. Attend all Athletic Department and WPS meetings that relate to the sport coached. Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport. Responsible for team evaluation and selection. Develop and organize effective practice plans. Provide effective feedback for competitive growth and development. Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas. Implement game plans and game management where appropriate including score reporting and return officials vouchers immediately following a contest. Foster partnerships with athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming at various levels. Be encouraged to offer clinics and camps. Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of WPS athletes and athletics. Develop an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the caregivers of the athletes and invested stakeholders. Work with the WPS Athletic staff for distribution and collection of the school's athletic equipment and uniforms before, during and after the coaching season, including safety devices and materials. Working collaboratively with all other Waltham Public Schools coaches, under the direction of the Athletic Director. This includes, but is not limited to: working to coordinate schedules of games, practices, and events. Other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics. Reports to: The School Principal and Director of Athletics Salary: WEA Appendix D Stipends Non-Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve. MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.