Fall Coaching Positions - Worcester Public Schools - Worcester, MA

SUBJECT: FALL COACHING POSITIONS

REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPAL

ANTICIPATED START DATE: AUGUST 2016

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.

(1) Girls Volleyball coaching position at South High School

(1) JV Field Hockey coaching position at Worcester Technical High School

(1) City-Wide Crew coaching position

The Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics will meet with all fall coaches prior to the start of the season.

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, coach’s 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 coach’s 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 Reports


• Disciplinary Action


• Parent Complaints

8. 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 season


• Collection of each form given at the beginning of each season from the players


• Adhering to the policies and procedures of the Coach’s Handbook


• Signing and returning the coach’s evaluation at the completion of each season

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Expertise and training in appropriate areas of athletics (rules of sport, techniques of coaching), organization and administration

2. Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures

3. Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials and the community

4. Commitment to provide equal opportunity in sports for all students

5. CPR Certification

6. First Aid Certification

7. MIAA Coach Certification

8. 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 assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Extensive background in coaching, officiating and fundraising

2. Flexibility with work hours, duties, assignments

3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs

4. Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or an African language.

5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition

NOTE:
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.

Preference will be given to qualified individuals who work in the applicable school and are able to begin practices immediately at the end of the school day.

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should submit a resume and cover letter online at www.worcesterschools.org.. Applications will only be accepted online. This information must be submitted on-line on or before July 27, 2016.

All positions are subject to student enrollment, attendance, and funding. This deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.