Athletic Coordinator- SMS

Watertown Public Schools; Unicorn (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Watertown Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coordinator at Swift Middle School for a one-year stipend position. The coordinator supports the Athletic Director by organizing and overseeing all middle school sports programs to foster teamwork, growth, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

The role emphasizes coaching experience, familiarity with CIAC guidelines, and strong communication with coaches, students, families, and school leadership to ensure safe, compliant, and engaging athletic

Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching or working in school athletics.
• Knowledge of CIAC and league guidelines preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organization, scheduling, and supervision of Swift Middle School athletic events and practices.
• Communicate with coaches, student-athletes, parents, the Athletic Director, and the building principal regarding schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with school, league, and CIAC eligibility requirements and regulations.
• Help arrange transportation, facilities use, officials, and event supervision for all middle school athletics.
• Support recruitment and onboarding of coaching staff as needed.
• Maintain rosters, records of participation, and results of athletic contests.
• Promote sportsmanship, safety, and school spirit at events.
• Provide timely updates to the Athletic Director and principal.
• Assist in developing annual budget and requisition process for supplies and equipment.
• Provide feedback to coaches on performance.

Skills

Coaching experience

CIAC guidelines

Strong communication

Education

Connecticut coaching permit

Connecticut administration certification (092)

Job description

Athletic Coordinator

Position Title: Athletic Coordinator

Location: Swift Middle School

Position Reports To: Athletic and Activities Director, Building Administrator

Job ID: #2637

Internal Close Date: September 4, 2026

External Close Date: September 18, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: August 31, 2026

Watertown Public Schools is seeking an Athletic Coordinator (one year, stipend position) at Swift Middle School. The Athletic Coordinator supports the Athletic Director by coordinating and overseeing all middle school sports programs. The Coordinator ensures students have the opportunity to participate in athletics that foster teamwork, growth, sportsmanship, and school spirit.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience coaching or working in school athletics.
• Knowledge of CIAC and league guidelines preferred.
• Valid Connecticut coaching permit or willingness to obtain.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Connecticut certification in administration (092) preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the organization, scheduling, and supervision of all Swift Middle School athletic events and practices.
• Communicate with coaches, student-athletes, parents, the Athletic Director, and the building principal regarding schedules, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure students, coaches, and programs comply with school, league, and CIAC eligibility requirements and regulations.
• Help arrange transportation, facilities use, officials, and event supervision for all middle school athletics.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and coordination of coaching staff as needed.
• Maintain rosters, records of team participation, and results of athletic contests.
• Promote good sportsmanship, safety, and school spirit at all events.
• Provide timely updates on athletics or related issues to the Athletic Director and building principal.
• Assist the Athletic Director in the development of the annual budget and requisition process for necessary supplies and equipment for middle school athletics.
• Under the direction of the Athletic Director, provides feedback and support to coaches regarding their job performance.

Terms of Employment

Based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Watertown Board of Education and the Watertown Education Association - One Year Appointment.