Coach - Varsity Soccer - Girls

Bellingham Public Schools•Bellingham, MA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Varsity Girls Soccer Coach for Bellingham Public Schools for the 2026-2027 school year, contingent on town meeting approval. The coach will plan, direct, and supervise all phases of the soccer program in accordance with MIAA, Tri-Valley League, Athletic Department, and School policies. The role involves overseeing the physiological and skill development of student-athletes, helping each participant reach their maximum potential. The coach is directly responsible to the Athletic Director, in liaison with the High School Principal. This appointment is subject to sufficient participation to support the coaching position. The coach may be required to drive students to athletic events when 14 or fewer student-athletes are traveling with the team.

Requirements

Dedication to the School, to the Student-Athlete and to the Athletic Program.
Comprehensive knowledge of the sport and the ability to demonstrate and teach individual skills.
Ability to motivate the student-athlete to maximum potential.
Professional in appearance and actions.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Soccer Coach.
Certification CPR, First Aid or the equivalent.
Employment as a member of the teaching staff.

Responsibilities

Organizing, coaching, and administering the total Soccer Program.
Following policies and procedures in the Athletic Department Staff Handbook.
Adhering to the adopted policies of the Bellingham School Committee.
Following sound coaching practices in teaching all skills, including aspects of health and safety.
Assuming responsibility for equipment inventory.
Enforcing disciplined and sportsmanlike behavior.
Promoting and encouraging maximum student participation and behavior.
Assisting in planning inter-school scrimmages and non-league games.
Providing leadership and guidance to the Assistant Coach.
Overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or assigned area, including locker rooms.
Promoting public relations through the news media and within the community.
Promoting the student-athlete in the search for college scholarships.
Developing a scouting system during the season for viable game plans.
Developing game plans that are flexible and adaptable to changing game strategies.
Assuming responsibility for the end-of-season report, including a summary of the season, records and scores of all levels, award winners, MVP and All Stars, and recommendations for program improvements.