Head Coach Boys Swim & Dive

Cambridge Public Schools•Cambridge, MA

15h

About The Position

The Head Coach Boys Swim & Dive is directly responsible to the Director of Athletics and the CRLS Principal. The coach is responsible for developing and leading the sport program as part of the overall CRLS school program, using sound educational principles and goals. The role includes coaching and athletic discipline, team and department policy implementation, supervision of assistant coaches and student-athletes, and ensuring safe practices and contests. The coach also supports communication with families, staff, community members, media, and youth sports programs; oversees equipment, transportation, records, and awards; and assists student-athletes with athletic financial aid and college scholarship opportunities. The contract runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with a flat rate of $6,242. Payments are submitted to payroll twice per season: once midseason and once at the end of the season.

Requirements

Previous successful playing and/or coaching experience.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
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

Model the behaviors outlined in the National Federation Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those related to sportsmanship.
Maintain full control of the team in matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
Implement CRLS Athletic Department policies and team rules, and be responsible for information in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Blue Book and CRLS Student Handbook.
Supervise all paid and volunteer assistant coaches.
Attend Athletic Department and CRLS meetings related to the sport, including College Recruiting nights, Facilities and Fields meetings, and Athletic Awards meetings.
Stay informed about rule changes, trends, and recommendations affecting the sport.
Be present at every practice and contest; supervise weight rooms, locker rooms, and shower areas until they are secured before and after practices and contests.
Scout future opponents, develop written daily practice plans that include warm-up and cool-down procedures, and implement game plans.
Ensure facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed.
Review and assist with processing medical forms, parent consent forms, and eligibility/progress reports.
Support CRLS staff, including Deans, Teachers, and Friends of Cambridge Athletics.
Establish communication with adults and community members to identify resources for CRLS athletics and encourage youth sports participants to continue playing at the high school level.
Engage parents and other adults who care about athletes, including through booster clubs.
Ensure athletes participate in the seasonal FOCA fundraising event.
Organize and instruct clinics for youth teams and coaches in the sport.
Directly supervise squad members at home and away contests and supervise team members transported by school buses; ensure team members use school transportation to and from games and practices when applicable.
Distribute and collect school athletic equipment before, during, and after the season, and compile an inventory.
Communicate and report game results and information to the media and Athletic Director, and promptly return officials’ vouchers after contests when applicable.
Support security by ensuring keys are handled only by coaching staff.
Follow school athletic awards policies and procedures and distribute awards accordingly.
Assist student-athletes in securing financial aid or college scholarships based on athletic ability.
Maintain current knowledge of NCAA and NAIA recruiting policies, regulations, and admission requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.