Club Sports Coach & Mentor (Part-Time)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 500 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester seeks part-time Club Sports coaches and instructors for various teams. Compensation ranges by sport and role, with opportunities to mentor student-athletes and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Applications are kept on file through June 30 each year. Responsibilities include conducting safe practice sessions, upholding safety practices, and representing WPI professionally.

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.

Job description

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) in Worcester seeks part-time Club Sports coaches and instructors for various teams. Compensation ranges by sport and role, with opportunities to mentor student-athletes and contribute to a welcoming environment.

Applications are kept on file through June 30 each year. Responsibilities include conducting safe practice sessions, upholding safety practices, and representing WPI professionally.