Club Sport Coach/Instructor

Worcester Polytech; Maryland; On-site; USD 500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytech is seeking part-time Club Sport Coaches/Instructors to join their program. The role involves conducting safe practices, promoting fair play, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should be dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all student-athletes.

Compensation ranges from $500 to $10,000 per season based on sport and coaching role, with a requirement for at least one coach to travel with the team on trips. If you're passionate about sports and coaching, we welcome your application.

Qualifications

• Commitment to fostering a welcoming environment for student-athletes.
• Attention to safety practices and equipment inspection.
• Ability to model fair play and good sportsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and organized practice sessions.
• Promote and model fair play.
• Monitor the use of club equipment.

Job description

Job Title

Club Sport Coach/Instructor

Location

Worcester, DEPARTMENT NAME Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

Job Summary

The WPI Club Sports program is seeking part-time coaches and instructors for various club sport teams. Applications will remain on file through June 30 of each year. WPI seeks candidates who are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all student-athletes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safe and well‑organized practice sessions and instruction that enable club members to develop and improve their skills.
• Be attentive to appropriate safety practices, including the inspection of equipment and the reporting of any hazardous facility/field conditions.
• Promote and model fair play and good sportsmanship.
• Represent the respective club and the WPI Club Sports Program in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Attend training session(s) as requested.
• Notify the Associate Athletic Director immediately of any injuries, and complete an Accident Injury Report on TechSync.
• Monitor the use of all club equipment or uniforms.
• Provide recommendations for PE credit and grades for participants.
• Assure the participants have submitted a Release of Liability Form prior to taking part in tryouts, practice or contest.
• All Club Sports must have at least one coach travel with the team on bus trips.
• Provide supervision to assure that alcohol or any other illegal substance is not present at any practice, game, contest, etc. when the club team is functioning as a representative group from WPI.
• Coaches are responsible for assuring that their Club Sports Team is abiding by this expectation.

Compensation

Compensation: $500 – $10,000 per season. WPI Club Sports offers coaching and instructional opportunities across a wide range of sports. Compensation varies significantly depending on the specific sport, coaching role (head coach vs. assistant), and time commitment.

EEO Statement

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.