What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athletic Coaching Positions - Fall Season 2026 position at Worcester Public Schools?
SUBJECT: Athletic Coaching Positions - Fall 2026REPORTS TO: Building Principal and the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Burncoat High School - Varsity Boys Soccer- Junior Varsity Girls Soccer- Varsity Girls VolleyballDoherty - Junior Varsity Football- Varsity Girls Volleyball- Junior Varsity Girls VolleyballSOUTH- Varsity Girls Volleyball- CheerleadingWorcester Tech - Varsity Field Hockey- Junior Varsity Football- Varsity Boys SoccerCity Wide - Crew - Varsity Boys - Crew - Varsity Girls - Crew - Boys Novice - Crew - Girls Novice The fall athletic season begins August 24, 2026 and will end approximately on November 1, 2026 pending playoffs. Football season runs from August 24, 2026 and will end approximately on November 26, 2025 pending playoffs.The Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics will meet with all fall coaches prior to the start of the season.ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE: To organize, coordinate and promote a comprehensive athletic program in the assigned sport that is designed to meet the needs and interests of the school community. To provide effective leadership that will ensure a positive learning environment and will stress the importance of academic achievement. To demonstrate a high degree of ethics, professionalism, human relations and be a positive role model for all students.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.2. Issue, collect, inventory and return equipment, uniforms and other materials (e.g., team roster, first aid kit, coachs handbook) consistent with department guidelines.3. Responsible for adequate supervision of all students involved in the program and ensuring the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.4. Responsible for supervision of student athletes in locker rooms and on buses.5.
Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately; implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit.6. Responsible for submitting coachs game report within 24 hours of each game.7. Responsible for completing and submitting the following to the Athletic Director and the appropriate principal: Accident ReportsDisciplinary ActionParent Complaints8. Responsible for attending a variety of sporting events and related activities, including Wellness Programs, as assigned.9.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics including, but not limited to: Eligibility list with grades and attendance at the start of each seasonCollection of each form given at the beginning of each season from the playersAdhering to the policies and procedures of the Coachs HandbookSigning and returning the coachs evaluation at the completion of each seasonREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Expertise and training in appropriate areas of athletics (rules of sport, techniques of coaching), organization and administration2. Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures3. Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials and the community4.
Commitment to provide equal opportunity in sports for all students5. CPR Certification6. First Aid Certification 7. MIAA Coach Certification8.
Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.9. Performance of other job-related duties as assignedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Extensive background in coaching, officiating and fundraising2. Flexibility with work hours, duties, assignments3.
Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs4. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language. 5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisitionNOTE: Preference will be given to qualified candidates for coaching positions who possess MIAA certification.
Individuals enrolled in courses leading to MIAA certification are eligible to apply. Contact David Shea for information and course schedule on MIAA certification.All positions are subject to student enrollment, attendance, and funding. This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.
Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.2. Issue, collect, inventory and return equipment, uniforms and other materials (e.g., team roster, first aid kit, coachs handbook) consistent with department guidelines.3. Responsible for adequate supervision of all students involved in the program and ensuring the safety of participants by inspecting facilities and equipment and being aware of environmental conditions.4. Responsible for supervision of student athletes in locker rooms and on buses.5.
Instruct participants in safety procedures and in the need to report injuries to the coach and/or trainer immediately; implement appropriate procedures for handling injury situations; ensure the availability of a properly supplied first aid kit.6. Responsible for submitting coachs game report within 24 hours of each game.7. Responsible for completing and submitting the following to the Athletic Director and the appropriate principal: Accident ReportsDisciplinary ActionParent Complaints8. Responsible for attending a variety of sporting events and related activities, including Wellness Programs, as assigned.9.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics including, but not limited to: Eligibility list with grades and attendance at the start of each seasonCollection of each form given at the beginning of each season from the playersAdhering to the policies and procedures of the Coachs HandbookSigning and returning the coachs evaluation at the completion of each seasonREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Expertise and training in appropriate areas of athletics (rules of sport, techniques of coaching), organization and administration2. Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures3. Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials and the community4.
Commitment to provide equal opportunity in sports for all students5. CPR Certification6. First Aid Certification 7. MIAA Coach Certification8.
Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.9. Performance of other job-related duties as assignedPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Extensive background in coaching, officiating and fundraising2. Flexibility with work hours, duties, assignments3.
Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs4. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language. 5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisitionNOTE: Preference will be given to qualified candidates for coaching positions who possess MIAA certification.
Individuals enrolled in courses leading to MIAA certification are eligible to apply. Contact David Shea for information and course schedule on MIAA certification.All positions are subject to student enrollment, attendance, and funding. This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.