Varsity Football Coach (Fall 2026), Salem High School, Salem Public Schools, Salem, MA [SY 2026-2027]

Salem Public Schools•Salem, MA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Salem Public Schools is an urban public school district enrolling nearly 4,000 students in 10 schools. Their vision is to ensure that all students will be locally engaged, globally connected, and fully prepared to thrive in a diverse and changing world, holding core values of belonging, equity, and opportunity. They seek individuals passionate about urban education and improving student achievement for all students, regardless of ability, economic status, gender/gender identity, language, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other backgrounds. The Varsity Football Coach will be responsible for the varsity program, overseeing the junior varsity program, and coordinating with Salem Youth Programs. This role involves ensuring athlete safety, writing and supervising workouts for various events, being present at all games, and fundraising. The head coach will also coordinate year-round offseason and volunteer summer programs, manage the program's social media presence, and assist student-athletes with the recruitment process for post-high school opportunities. The coach will work closely with the Athletic Director to ensure compliance with all school policies and procedures related to athletic programs.

Requirements

Previous coaching/playing experience
CPR Certified
Heads Up Concussion Certified
Experience working with youth athletics and football
Ability to meet the expectations and standards of practices as guided by the MIAA, the league and school policies
Demonstrate a high degree of energy and a genuine interest in students and their success
Experience working with students & families of diverse ethnic backgrounds

Responsibilities

Responsible for the varsity program
Overseeing the junior varsity program
Coordinating with the Salem Youth Programs
Ensuring safety of athletes
Writing and supervising workouts for various events
Presence at all games
Fundraising
Coordinating year round offseason programs
Coordinating volunteer summer programs
Responsible for a social media presence for the program
Assisting student athletes with the recruitment process for opportunities beyond high school
Working closely with the Athletic Director to ensure all school policies/procedures are being followed as it relates to the athletic programs
Develop and encourage sportsmanlike behavior at all times and enforce rules established for maintaining such standards by individual students
Responsible for game /practice planning and overseeing offense, defense and special teams
Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Athletic Trainer to coordinate in season and off season strength and conditioning programs and rehabilitation programs for injured players
Assist student athletes with the college recruitment process
Maintain a positive social media presence for the program
Work with the Athletic Director, Principal, and teaching and guidance staff to help students maintain eligibility for participation in the sport program