Athletic Coach: Assistant Indoor Track - Doherty High - Winter 2026

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 3,300; Full time

Job summary

Worcester Public Schools seeks an Athletic Coach: Assistant Indoor Track for Doherty High for Winter 2026. Start date is immediate; season runs November 30, 2026 – March 1, 2027. The coach coordinates a comprehensive athletic program, ensuring a positive learning environment and emphasis on academics.

The role requires coaching expertise, MIAA certification, and strong ethics. Responsibilities include planning practices, handling equipment, ensuring safety, and submitting reports to the Athletic

Qualifications

• Expertise in athletics coaching: rules, techniques and program administration.
• Thorough knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Commitment to equal educational opportunity in sports.
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials and the community.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and teach fundamentals, strategies and conditioning in the sport.
• Manage equipment, uniforms and team materials per guidelines.
• Supervise students to ensure safety in facilities, equipment and transportation.
• Instruct safety procedures and report injuries promptly to coach/trainer.
• Submit game reports within 24 hours and complete required forms (accidents, disciplinary actions, parent concerns).
• Attend events and related activities; support wellness programs and season duties.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics.

Skills

Coaching fundamentals

MIAA policies knowledge

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Safety procedures

Student supervision

Ethics and professionalism

Job description

Athletic Coach: Assistant Indoor Track - Doherty High - Winter 2026

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $2,999 to $3,281 Stipend

Job Description

SUBJECT: Athletic Coach - Assistant Indoor Track - Doherty High - Winter 2026

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics

The Winter Season runs from November 30, 2026 - March 1, 2027.

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

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

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.

• Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing the teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and proper conditioning in the assigned sport.
• Issue, collect, inventory and return equipment, uniforms and other materials (e.g., team roster, first aid kit, coach’s handbook) consistent with department guidelines.
• 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.
• Responsible for supervision of student athletes in locker rooms and on buses.
• 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.
• Responsible for submitting coach’s game report within 24 hours of each game.
• Responsible for completing and submitting the following to the Athletic Director and the appropriate principal:
  • Accident Reports
  • Disciplinary Action
  • Parent Complaints
• Responsible for attending a variety of sporting events and related activities, including Wellness Programs, as assigned.
• 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

• Expertise and training in appropriate areas of athletics (rules of sport, techniques of coaching), organization and administration
• Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures
• Demonstrated ability to work with students, officials and the community
• Commitment to provide equal opportunity in sports for all students
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• MIAA Coach Certification
• 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.
• Performance of other job-related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive background in coaching, officiating and fundraising
• Flexibility with work hours, duties, assignments
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs
• Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese or an African Language.
• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Worcester Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative ActionEmployer/Educational Institution and does not discriminate regardless ofrace, color, ancestry, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, genderidentity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, disability,pregnancy or a related condition, veteran status or homelessness. TheWorcester Public Schools provides equal access to employment and the fullrange of general, occupational and vocational education programs. For moreinformation relating to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action contact theHuman Resource Manager, 20 Irving Street, Worcester, MA 01609,508-799-3020.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Marcus Gregory , Assistant Director of Athletics
• Foley Stadium
• 305 Chandler Street
• Worcester, Massachusetts 01602
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]