FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Football Varsity Head Coach - WHS

Schoolsofwestfield; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 6,700 - 7,300; Part time

Job summary

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Football Varsity Head Coach for Westfield High School Fall 2026 Season.

The stipend is commensurate with the Westfield Public Schools Unit A contract, Appendix B, and notes that there are no benefits. The start and end of the season are determined by the MIAA and subject to City of Westfield Board of Health rules.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates emotional stability and acts as a positive role model for students.
• Knowledge of football theory and practice appropriate for secondary students.
• Emphasis on teamwork, rules, and sportsmanship in the sport.

Responsibilities

• Abide by school, MIAA, PVIAC, MVADA, and sport rules.
• Be present from first tryout to last day, five days a week.
• Supervise teams and collect uniforms/equipment after season.
• Maintain fair relations with athletes and consider their welfare.

Skills

Emotional stability

Role model

Sports knowledge

Team play

Job description

FALL COACHING POSITIONS - Football Varsity Head Coach - WHS

Westfield Public Schools High School Athletics - Westfield, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5682438

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

Starting Date: Aug 31, 2026

Position Type: After school/Evening

Salary: $6,666 to $7,294 Stipend

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Description

Westfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for Football Varsity Head Coach for Westfield High School Fall 2026 Season.

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

This position subject to funding and the following conditions:

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

Job Requirements

• Qualities and characteristics looked for in the above vacancies are as follows:
  • Emotional stability
  • Ability and willingness to serve as 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)
  • Complete the Annual NFHS Concussion in Sports Certification
  • All coaches shall have a 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. This requirement shall not apply to a coach with a physical disability.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Please do NOT contact this employer regarding job postings that have closed.

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