Westborough High School, Westborough, MA, seeks a talented

Varsity Girls Soccer Assistant Coach to join our Athletic Department

for the 2024 Fall Season

The Westborough Public Schools enthusiastically welcome professionals to our district who thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the importance of relationships with our students, staff, families, and community.

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  We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
• We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 49% Students of Color and 51% White students.
• We support our vibrant, passionate, dedicated, skilled and professional staff through ongoing collaboration and feedback to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth!

With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world.

Qualifications

• NFHS/MIAA Coaches Ed Certification: Coaches must have NFHS/MIAA Coaches Ed Certification or obtain it within the first year of employment.
• Sport-Specific Knowledge: Coaches must be knowledgeable in current methodology, rules, and tactics of the sport.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification

Preferred Experience:

• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
• Experience working in a diverse public school setting
• Experience supporting students with all levels of talent and desire.
• Prior playing/coaching experience
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families/caregivers, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students as well as for self
• Successful completion of DESE mandates Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprints

Responsibilities Include

• Uses sound and acceptable coaching techniques in all phases of the program
• Organizes safe and effective practice sessions
• Develops and delegates specific job tasks for assistant(s)
• Establishes a working rapport with, and is directory responsible to, the program head coach and the Athletic Director/Principal
• Adheres to all district and school policies regarding the athletics department
• Models good sportsmanship and enforces respectful behavior among players at all times
• Communicates personal and program expectations to the team and individual players
• Demonstrates a positive attitude towards and enthusiasm for the coaching assignment
• Models personal growth by looking for opportunities for self-improvement
• Supervises athletes in all athletics settings including on the buses and at away locations
• Manages and monitors all program equipment
• Varsity coaches will assist in supervising and mentoring sub-varsity coaches
• Establish effective communication protocols for parents/guardians and students
• Attends pre-season coaches meeting

The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and other staff members in person and on the telephone. The employee must be able to see and hear on a continuous basis in order to ensure the safety of students as well as speak frequently to provide instruction. The employee will be working in a normal school athletic environment with an acceptable level of noise. The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being and work output of students.

The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.

Updated 5/13/24