Freshmen Boys Soccer

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Waltham Public Schools, a member of the Dual County League, has an immediate opening for a Freshmen Boys Soccer Coach. This role requires a candidate with experience coaching at the high school level in this sport, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively to ensure the success of student-athletes. The coach must uphold sound educational principles and ensure athletics are a valuable part of the overall school experience.

Requirements

Experience coaching at the high school level in this sport.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Support the varsity coaching staff when appropriate.
Foster partnerships with athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming at various levels.
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.

Responsibilities

Model behaviors outlined in the NFHS Coaches Code of Ethics, especially sportsmanship.
Demonstrate full control of the team in all coaching and athletic discipline matters.
Supervise athletes during practice sessions and all contests (home or away), including weight room, locker room, shower areas, and buses before and after practices/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 relevant Athletic Department and WHS meetings.
Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations affecting the sport.
Be responsible for team evaluation and selection.
Develop and organize effective practice plans.
Provide effective feedback for competitive growth and development.
Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed.
Implement game plans and game management, including score reporting and returning officials' vouchers.
Support the varsity coaching staff when appropriate.
Foster partnerships with athletic groups in the community to create continuity in programming.
Offer clinics and camps.
Establish communication with other adults to identify potential resources for enhancing WHS athletes and athletics.
Develop a coaching approach that encourages outreach to caregivers of athletes and invested stakeholders.
Work with WHS Athletic staff for distribution and collection of athletic equipment and uniforms.
Collaborate with all other Waltham High School coaches, under the direction of the Athletic Director, including coordinating schedules.
Perform other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.