Gymnastics Head Coach

Haverhill High School; Haverhill (MA); On-site; USD 4,500 - 5,500; Part time

Job summary

Haverhill High School in Haverhill, MA is seeking a Gymnastics Head Coach to lead the program, uphold safety and sportsmanship, and educate student-athletes on competition rules and proper conduct. You will coordinate training, manage equipment, and travel with teams to events, reporting to the Athletic Director.

The role requires prior gymnastics coaching experience, a valid driver’s license, and First Aid/CPR certification, with preferred MIAA coaching credentials.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to advocate the importance of education and school community.
• Successful previous experience as a gymnast or coach.
• Gymnastics coaching experience - preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License - required.
• First Aid/CPR - required.
• MIAA Coaches Certification - preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote by example, loyalty and leadership within the program.
• Build a strong culture aligned with school values for the gymnastics program.
• Implement codes of conduct for coaches, players and parents.
• Prepare and deliver training programs and practice sessions.
• Maintain equipment and uniforms in coordination with the Athletic Director.

Skills

Gymnastics coaching

Leadership

Student safety

Team culture

Job description

Gymnastics Head Coach

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Job Description

Statement of Duties:

• Promote by example, Loyalty, leadership, dedication, integrity, physical fitness, sportsmanship, cooperation and personal responsibility.
• Focus on building a strong culture aligned with core values for theGymnastics program in the highly competitive Merrimack Valley Conference.
• Implements codes of conduct for coaches, players, and parents of the HHSGymnastics team.
• Ability to work the expected hours to include arriving prior to the student athlete arrival and departure times.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of game and competition rules and has the ability to educate all coaches and student-athletes to share in that understanding, including the rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
• Develops appropriate training programs and practice sessions.
• Ensures the proper cleaning, storage and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms are adhered to in conjunction with the Athletic Director.
• Travels with student-athletes on the team bus both to and from games.
• Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and rules of gymnastics.
• Works with the Athletic Trainer(s) and completes injury reports for any student injured within 24 hours even if the athlete does not see a physician.
• Works with the Athletic Department staff to ensure the proper forms including physical, attendance, parent consent and medical information is collected prior to the start of the season.
• Enforces the policies and procedures of the Haverhill School Committee and the Haverhill High School Student Handbook.
• Supervises appropriate behavior of students from arrival to departure, both in and out of the gym, including the locker room, buses, practices, and at home and away meets.
• Maintains a safe environment and facilities for all student athletes at all times.
• Attends the annual HHS all Coaches meeting.
• Reviews the HHS Coaches Handbook annually.
• Reviews and signs the Massachusetts Anti-Hazing Law Form annually.
• Demonstrates commitment to protect student athletes from inappropriate conduct.
• Proven ability to enforce all rules in all sport-related activities and venues.
• Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects and procedures pertinent togymnastics including rules of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA).
• Proven ability to work in a professional and friendly manner with various contingencies; i.e. students, teachers, parents, administrators, boosters, media, officials and the school community and public.
• Reports to the Athletic Director and Haverhill High School Principal any disciplinary issues immediately.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Athletic Director, Principal and the Superintendent of Schools and/or his/her designee.

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to advocate the importance of education and school community.
• Successful previous experience as agymnast or coach
• Gymnasticscoaching experience -preferred
• Valid Driver’s License -required
• First Aid/CPR -required
• MIAA Coaches Certification -preferred

An Equal Opportunity Employer The Haverhill Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is in compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Salary Range: $5,000.00 Stipend

Work Year: Season Starts: November 30, 2026

Season Ends: February 19, 2027

Position Type: Afterschool/Evening

Salary: upto $5,000 Stipend

Job Categories: Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tom O'Brien
• Email: [e-mail]