Athletic Coach: Freshman Girls Volleyball Fall 2026

Worcester-Public-Schools; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Worcester Public Schools Athletics department seeks an Athletic Coach for Freshman Girls Volleyball Fall 2026. This after-school position runs through the fall season, with duties to organize drills, supervise equipment, and ensure student safety.

Immediate start after school hours, reporting to the Building Principal and Athletic Director. Ideal candidates hold CPR, First Aid, and MIAA Coach certifications, with demonstrated commitment to equity in sports and positive student mentoring.

Qualifications

• Expertise and training in athletics (rules of sport, 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.
• Ensure equal educational opportunity regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement teaching of fundamentals, strategies, rules and conditioning.
• Manage equipment, uniforms, roster, first aid kit and coach’s handbook.
• Supervise students and ensure safety by inspecting facilities and equipment.
• Supervise student athletes in locker rooms and on buses.
• Instruct safety procedures and injury reporting; ensure first aid is available.
• Submit game reports within 24 hours of each game.
• Prepare required forms (accident reports, disciplinary actions, parent complaints).
• Attend various events and wellness programs as assigned.
• Perform other duties per Director’s instructions.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

MIAA Coach Certification

Organizational skills

Communication with students

Job description

Athletic Coach: Freshman Girls Volleyball Fall 2026

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Job Details

Job ID: 5947713

Application Deadline: Oct 08, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUBJECT: Athletic Coach - Freshman Girls Volleyball Fall 2026

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

POSITION AVAILABLE:

The Fall Season will run from August 24, 2026 - November 26, 2026.

• South High Community School
• Main South
• Worcester Technical High School

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.

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $1,290 to $2,862 Stipend

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]