Athletic Coach: Freshman Boys Basketball - Doherty High - Winter 2026

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Worcester Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coach for Freshman Boys Basketball at Doherty High for Winter 2026. The position starts immediately after the school day and runs during the winter season with the director of athletics coordinating schedules and safety protocols.

Responsibilities include teaching fundamentals, equipment management, supervising students, reporting injuries, and ensuring compliance with MIAA rules.

Qualifications

• Expertise and training in athletics, rules and coaching techniques.
• Thorough working knowledge of MIAA Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to work with students, officials and the community.
• Commitment to equal opportunity in sports for all students.
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification
• MIAA Coach Certification

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement teaching of fundamentals, strategies and conditioning.
• Manage equipment, uniforms and materials per department guidelines.
• Supervise students and ensure safety by inspecting facilities and equipment.
• Supervise student athletes in locker rooms and on buses.
• Instruct on safety procedures and report injuries promptly; maintain first aid readiness.
• Submit game reports within 24 hours of each game.
• Complete and submit disciplinary actions, accident reports and parent complaints as required.
• Attend various sporting events and related activities as assigned.
• Perform additional duties as directed by the Director of Intramural and Interscholastic Athletics.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

MIAA Coach Certification

Coaching fundamentals

Job description

Athletic Coach: Freshman Boys Basketball - Doherty High - Winter 2026

Worcester Public Schools WPS Athletics - Worcester, Massachusetts

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: Athletic Coach - Freshman Boys Basketball - 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.

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 Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese 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.

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5976990

Application Deadline: Nov 05, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary

Salary: $3,042 to $3,330 Stipend

Job Categories

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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]

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