Boys Indoor Track and Field Head Coach (Level 3)

Fitchburg High School; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 4,100 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Fitchburg High School in Fitchburg, MA seeks an energetic Boys Indoor Track and Field Head Coach (Level 3) to lead the program, develop student-athletes, and promote sportsmanship, academics, and community involvement. You will plan and direct practices, manage equipment and team records, and coordinate with the Athletic Director on incidents and parental concerns.

This one-year appointment requires background checks, and compensation follows the FPS/FEA contract.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the boys indoor track program, including safety and equipment inventory.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director regarding incidents and parental concerns.
• Promote academics before athletics by monitoring student-athlete eligibility and academic performance.
• Model sportsmanship and professional conduct toward opponents, officials, and fans.
• Plan, organize, and direct practices, scrimmages, and tryouts; manage schedules.

Job description

Boys Indoor Track and Field Head Coach (Level 3)

Job Description

Head Coach

The Head Coach must assume a major role in fostering cooperation and positive teamwork, exhibiting outstanding sportsmanship and fan involvement at games and special events, and most importantly, assume a major role in the development of our youth as future leaders. This job requires you to interact thoughtfully and respectfully with student-athletes, fellow coaches, staff, parents, and the community. Positive communication strategies, organizational skills, and safety awareness are key requirements.

The Head Coach reports to the Athletic Director. This position requires the coach to complete an employment application, background check, and all district, MIAA, and NFHS-required training on an annual basis.

• Accountable for the entire program, and will oversee all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents that come up in regards to student-athletes or parental concerns.
• Maintains and upholds the highest standards of student-athlete scholarship. Promoting academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Maintains and upholds the highest standards of student-athlete sportsmanship and behavior in competition, in the classroom, and the community.
• Set up and maintain active YouSports for internal team communication and communication with families.
• Maintain and update records for student-athlete registration and physicals/medical clearances in conjunction with Athletic Office and Nurses Office.
• Allow all student-athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting growth and sportsmanship.
• Build a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
• Demonstrate all skills, drills, and fundamentals of the sport necessary for individual and team development.
• Plan, organize, and direct the entire sports program as a cohesive unit.
• Manage and take inventory of all equipment, including the distribution and complete collection of all aspects of team uniforms.
• Be present at all weekend activities.
• Supervise athletes before practices, during/after practices, and during activities/events.
• Attend all coaching meetings both internal, external, and league as assigned.
• Evaluate the progress of the student-athletes to develop and grow the student-athletes potential.
• Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
• Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process.
• Set scrimmages and daily practice schedules for the program.
• Submits team numerical rosters to the Athletic Department a minimum of two weeks before the first game, any changes to student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics, and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (the list includes several awards and the class of the athlete).
• Model good sportsmanship behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators, and community.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director

Athletic coaching positions are a one-year appointment. All positions will be posted every year.

Compensation – Per FPS/FEA Contract

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of NCBC (fingerprinting) and CORI prior to your start of employment.

The School Committee’s policy of nondiscrimination extends to students, employees, and the general public with whom it does business.

Fitchburg Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or equal treatment in its programs and/or activities in compliance with state and federal law.

Questions related to this policy must be addressed to: The Office of Human Resources, 376 South Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, [e-mail]

Fitchburg School District Fitchburg High School - Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Job Details

Job ID: 5961645

Application Deadline: Nov 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Nov 30, 2026

Position Type: P/T - Athletic Coach

Salary: $4,800 to $4,800 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Todd Robbins , Director of Athletics
• Athletics
• Email: [e-mail]