Assistant Coach – Football

Young World Physical Education; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The New Bedford Public Schools is looking for an Assistant Coach – Football to support the head coach in supervising student athletes during practices, games, and related travel. The ideal candidate will have prior coaching experience, a strong understanding of football strategies, and a commitment to non-discriminatory practices. This role requires effective supervision, planning of training strategies, and participation in school events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an assistant soccer coach or related participation in the sport.
• Thorough knowledge of the game and current coaching techniques.
• Understanding of the rules, strategies, and regulations of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Assist the head athletic coach with student athlete supervision during practices and games.
• Plan game strategy and educate student athletes in the rules of the sport.
• Lead small group or individual training sessions.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Supervision

Team strategy

Job description

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Assistant Coach – Football

New Bedford Public Schools Paul Rodrigues Administration Buildilng - New Bedford, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5232696
Application Deadline: Aug 01, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Jun 12, 2025

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2025

Job Description

We are deeply committed to an inclusive curriculum and school community that reflects the diversity of our student population. We strive to have the highest quality educators and encourage applications from candidates representing a broad range of skills and diverse backgrounds. We seek candidates who are dedicated to inclusion and have a clear interest in being part of the richness of diversity that the New Bedford Public Schools community has to offer.

Position:

• Assistant Coach – Football
  

Summary:
Responsibilities:

• Assist the head athletic coach with student athlete supervision during practices, games, and event-related travel.
  
• Assists with planning game strategy.
  
• Assists the head coach with educating student athletes in the rules and regulations of the sport.
  
• Supervises the proper use of equipment and technique for the sport.
  
• Leads small group or individual training sessions as instructed by the head coach.
  
• Keeps head coach informed of students’ athletic performances.
  
• Participates in special events such as banquets, pep rallies, and senior/awards nights.
  
• Distributes uniforms and equipment to student athletes as instructed by the head coach.
  
• Attends professional development events to improve coaching skills.
  
• Ensures nondiscriminatory practices.
  
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, or Athletic Director/Principal
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an assistant soccer coach or related participation in the sport
  
• Thorough knowledge of the game and current coaching techniques
  
• Complete understanding of the rules, strategies, and regulations of sport
  
• Proven ability to coach and supervise student athletes.
  

Terms of Employment:

• Reports to: Athletics Director or Designee
  
• Dates: 8/18/2025 – 11/27/2025
  
• Rate: In Accordance with the NBEA Unit A contact
  

The New Bedford Public Schools do not discriminate on account of age, race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, genetics, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions in employment for potential employees. New Bedford Public Schools encourages people with multilingual skills, particularly in Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese and/or Spanish, to apply. Every available opportunity will be taken in order to ensure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.
Position Type: After school/Evening
Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Questions

There are no application questions required for this job posting.

Contact Information

• Thomas Tarpey , Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics
• 230 Hathaway Boulevard
• New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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