FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Boys Cross Country Varsity Coach - WHS

Young World Physical Education; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 3,000 - 4,000; Part time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Boys Cross Country Varsity Coach for Westfield High School for the Fall 2026 season. The role involves guiding students in athletics, emphasizing teamwork, sportsmanship, and teaching the sport effectively.

Applicants must demonstrate emotional stability and be role models for students. The position is unpaid with a stipend of $3,017 to $3,271, contingent on funding from Westfield Public Schools. Interested candidates should contact Greg Vouros for further information.

Qualifications

• Emotional stability.
• Ability to serve as a role model for students.
• Knowledge of the sport and teaching ability for secondary school-age students.
• Emphasis on teamwork, sportsmanship, and obeying rules.
• Ability to work cooperatively with coaching staff and school administrators.

Responsibilities

• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season.
• Supervise teams at all times.
• Collect uniforms and equipment from athletes at the end of the season.
• Maintain a fair and unprejudiced relationship with athletes.

Job description

FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Boys Cross Country Varsity Coach - WHS

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for the Boys Cross Country Varsity Coach for Westfield High School, Fall 2026 Season.

Job Details

Job ID: 5682378

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 30, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Stipend and Conditions

Stipend commensurate with Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B. No benefits.

This position is subject to funding and the following conditions.

• The start and end of the season are determined by MIAA and subject to the City of Westfield Board of Health rules and regulations.

Position Information

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $3,017 to $3,271 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

Qualities and characteristics looked for in the above vacancies are as follows:

• Emotional stability
• Ability and willingness to serve as a role model for students
• Knowledge of and ability to teach the theory and practice of the sport within the abilities of secondary school-age students
• Emphasis on team play, obedience to rules, good sportsmanship, and knowledge of the sport
• Consideration for other sports activities in the school
• Ability to work cooperatively with other members of the coaching staff and with school administrators

All coaches are expected to:

• Abide by the rules of the school as specified in the student handbook, the MIAA, the PVIAC, the MVADA, and the rules of the sport.
• Be present from the first tryout day until the last day of the season; with team participation (practices or competition) at a minimum five days a week.
• Supervise your teams at all times.
• Collect all uniforms and equipment from their athletes at the end of each season.
• Maintain a fair, unprejudiced relationship with the athletes and have their physical and mental welfare in consideration at all times.

All hired coaches are required to complete the following prior to working with any students:

• CORI background check
• Fingerprint-based state and national background check (Chapter 459 of the Acts of 2012, as amended by Chapter 77 of the Acts of 2013 – An Act Relative to Background Checks)
• Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
• Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross or other agency or organization approved by the department of public health (unless you have a physical disability)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Greg Vouros
• 177 Montgomery Road
• Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]