Unified Sports Head Coach

Department: Athletics

Location:Wellesley Hills

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences. We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. This is a part-time, non-unit position with no benefits.

The Head Coach for the MassBay Community College Unified Sports program is responsible for developing and leading an inclusive athletic program that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities as teammates. The coach will foster an environment of respect, teamwork, sportsmanship, and belonging while preparing student-athletes for participation in Special Olympics Unified Sports competition. Working under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Athletics, the Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the Unified Sports program, including recruitment, practices, competitions, student development, and compliance with MassBay Community College, NJCAA, and Special Olympics Massachusetts guidelines.

There are two positions available.

Required Qualifications:

• Recruit and retain student-athletes and Unified Partners from across the MassBay community;
• Develop and implement practice plans that promote skill development, teamwork, inclusion, and meaningful participation for all team members;
• Organize and supervise all team practices, competitions, and related activities;
• Foster a positive, welcoming, and inclusive team culture that reflects the mission and values of MassBay Community College;
• Ensure compliance with all Special Olympics Massachusetts policies, eligibility requirements, and competition guidelines;
• Complete all required coach certifications, background checks, and training as required by MassBay and Special Olympics Massachusetts;
• Coordinate schedules, travel, uniforms, equipment, and game-day operations with the Athletics Department;
• Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, and community partners;
• Collaborate with the Accessibility Resources Center, Student Development, and other campus departments to promote participation and inclusive programming;
• Support recruitment events, orientation programs, and campus activities to increase awareness of Unified Sports;
• Monitor student-athlete academic progress and encourage academic success and personal growth;
• Maintain accurate team records, eligibility documentation, and required reports;
• Represent MassBay Community College in a professional manner at all practices, competitions, meetings, and community events;
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Athletics.
  
  

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.

All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree;
• Previous coaching, teaching, or educational leadership experience.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Experience coaching individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities;
• Knowledge of Special Olympics Unified Sports philosophy and competition;
• Collegiate coaching or playing experience.
  
  

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $10,000/season

Classification: Part-time, Non-Unit

Source of Funding: Local Trust

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Deadline: July 17th, 2026 or after that until filled.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.