Freshmen Football Coach (2)

Athletics; Waltham (MA); Vor Ort; USD 5.000 - 9.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Waltham Public Schools Athletics in Waltham, MA is seeking a Freshmen Football Coach for the fall season. The role requires coaching at the high school level, strong communication, and teamwork to support student-athletes within the WHS athletic program.

The position is part-time with stipend support under the WHS athletics framework. The incumbent will collaborate with varsity staff and oversee practice planning, safety, and game management as part of the district’s sports program.

Qualifikationen

• Experience coaching at the high school level in this sport.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration with staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team to support student-athletes.

Aufgaben

• Coach freshmen football under the direction of the athletic department.
• Model NFHS Coach Code of Ethics and promote sportsmanship.
• Plan and supervise practices and games, ensuring safety and proper conduct.
• Coordinate with other WHS coaches and athletic staff for schedules and events.

Kenntnisse

High school coaching experience

Strong communication skills

Team player

Ausbildung

Bachelor degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Freshmen Football Coach (2)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5802113
Application Deadline: Oct 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026

Job Description

Job Goal: A member of the Dual County League, Waltham Public Schools has 2 openings for a Freshmen Football Coach.

Responsibilities: The coach of an individual sport must realize that any activity sponsored by Waltham Athletics is part of the total program offered by Waltham Public Schools. Candidates should have experience coaching at the high school level in this sport, have strong communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team to ensure the success of our student-athletes. Individuals in charge of such activities must utilize sound educational principles and goals of athletics are to be a worthwhile part of the overall school experience. Duties include but are not limited to: Model the behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those pertaining to sportsmanship. Demonstrates full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline. Facilitate supervision of athletes during practice sessions and at all contests, home or away of the sport coached including supervision of the weight room, locker room, shower areas and buses before and after practices and contests. Implement WHS athletic department policies and team rules. Be responsible for information contained in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Handbook and the WHS Student Handbook. Attend all Athletic Department and WHS meetings that relate to the sport coached. Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport. Responsible for team evaluation and selection. Develop and organize effective practice plans. Provide effective feedback for competitive growth and development. Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed in all areas. Implement game plans and game management where appropriate including score reporting and return officials vouchers immediately following a contest. Support the varsity coaching staff when appropriate. Foster partnerships with athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming at various levels. Be encouraged to offer clinics and camps. Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of WHS athletes and athletics. Develop an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the caregivers of the athletes and invested stakeholders. Work with the WHS Athletic staff for distribution and collection of the school's athletic equipment and uniforms before, during and after the coaching season, including safety devices and materials. Working collaboratively with all other Waltham High School coaches, under the direction of the Athletic Director. This includes, but is not limited to: working to coordinate schedules of games, practices, and events. Other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics. Reports to:

Reports to the Director of Athletics.

Salary: WEA Appendix D Stipends

Non-Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, gender identity or sexual orientation. Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools, and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve. MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Email: [e-mail]