Boys Indoor Track & Field Freshman Coach

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

22h

About The Position

The Freshman Coach reports directly to the Head Coach, Director of Athletics, and High School Principal. The coach works closely with the Head Coach and takes on assignments as directed. The role includes coaching and supervising student-athletes in a respectful environment that supports their development and provides appropriate information to all participants. The coach helps issue, secure, and maintain equipment; attends meetings with the Athletic Management Team and other coaches as requested; supports compliance with M.I.A.A. rules and regulations; and participates in clinics to build sport-specific knowledge. The coach also helps ensure athletes’ safety and security during practices, games, in locker rooms, and while traveling to games or meets, and performs other duties assigned by the Head Coach or Director of Athletics. The coach is expected to support student-athletes’ broader development by communicating with adults and community members who can strengthen the athletic program, encouraging youth-sports participants to continue competing in high school, and engaging parents and other caring adults. The role also involves helping students balance academics and athletics, monitoring academic progress, supporting students and families with college applications and selection, contacting college coaches in accordance with NCAA regulations, and identifying scholarship opportunities. Payments are submitted to the payroll office twice per season: once in the middle of the season and once at the end. The contract runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with a flat rate of $2,081.00.

Requirements

Previous successful playing and/or coaching experience is required.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
Online Concussion Education Certification.
Online Implicit Bias Education Certification.
Fulfillment of MIAA Coaches Education Requirements and state requirements.
Completion of a CORI form and fingerprinting background check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Head Coach and carry out assignments as directed.
Assist with issuing, securing, and maintaining equipment.
Meet with the Athletic Management Team and other coaches as requested.
Help ensure M.I.A.A. rules and regulations are known and followed by players and coaches.
Participate in clinics to enhance sport-specific knowledge.
Help ensure athletes’ safety and security during practices, games, in locker rooms, and while traveling to games or meets.
Communicate with adults and community members to identify resources that can enhance CRLS athletics.
Encourage youth-sports participants to continue participating in sports at the high school level.
Engage parents and other adults who care about the athletes, including through booster clubs.
Help maintain balance between students’ academic and athletic experiences and closely follow academic progress.
Work with student-athletes, guidance counselors, and parents on college applications and selection.
Contact college coaches and introduce CRLS athletes to them in accordance with NCAA regulations.
Identify college scholarship opportunities for athletes.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics.