Athletics Coach - Freshman Football Coach
$6,146,400–$21,958,560 year
On-siteFramingham, Massachusetts, United States
Framingham, Massachusetts, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$6,146,400–$21,958,560 yearLarge
Full TimeLarge
Job Summary
Provide direct training and guidance to student-athletes, focusing on sport-specific skills, performance improvement, and the mastery of techniques. Develop and execute a regular practice schedule that balances individual skill development with cohesive team strategy while continuously assessing athlete performance to inform instructional adjustments. Model and enforce high standards of sportsmanship, antiracism, and civic responsibility, reinforcing the importance of academic proficiency and time management. Collaborate with the Director of Athletics to schedule facilities and coordinate transportation, while maintaining strict adherence to MIAA regulations, state laws, and district policies. Manage logistical demands including equipment inventory, facility scheduling, and the maintenance of confidential records regarding student eligibility and medical clearances. Engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in an inclusive manner, delivering clear communication regarding team expectations to parents, staff, and the community.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma
- MIAA-required coaching certifications
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Concussion Training certification
- 2–4 years of successful experience in playing and/or coaching the specific sport beyond high school graduation
- Bachelor's degree
- Ability to lift and move at least 25 lbs
- Ability to see and hear on a continuous basis
- Ability to read and input digital data using mobile devices or computers
- Ability to move throughout school buildings, athletic fields, and grounds frequently
- Ability to navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces
- Ability to react professionally and objectively to high-stress situations
- Ability to maintain focus and lead amidst frequent interruptions
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Ability to spend significant time outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies
- Ability to apply First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community
- Ability to work with student-athletes of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret athletic regulations and technical procedures
- Ability to use data-driven insights to evaluate player performance
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes, parents, and the general public
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage logistical demands
- Ability to operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace
- Ability to utilize athletic-specific technology or video analysis tools
- Ability to perform duties with strict awareness of MIAA Rules and Regulations
- Ability to maintain appropriate confidential records in accordance with FERPA and district policy
- Ability to react professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance at all practices and competitions
- Ability to model a proactive and solution-focused approach
- Ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies
- Ability to apply First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents/guardians, school staff, and the broader Framingham community
- Ability to deliver clear and professional communication regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress
- Ability to engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence
- Ability to participate in ongoing professional development and coaches' meetings
- Ability to apply knowledge of current research, sport-specific theory, and effective coaching methodologies
- Ability to demonstrate strong teaching and leadership skills
- Ability to foster both individual athlete development and cohesive team dynamics
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes, parents, and the general public
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret athletic regulations and technical procedures
- Ability to use data-driven insights to evaluate player performance, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community
- Ability to work with student-athletes of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner
- Ability to react professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance at all practices and competitions
- Ability to model a proactive and solution-focused approach
- Ability to work independently to prioritize tasks and manage logistical demands
- Ability to operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace
- Ability to utilize athletic-specific technology or video analysis tools
- Ability to perform duties with strict awareness of MIAA Rules and Regulations
- Ability to maintain appropriate confidential records, including student eligibility and medical clearances
- Ability to read and input digital data (e.g., eligibility reports, game stats, and medical clearances)
- Ability to move throughout school buildings, athletic fields, and grounds frequently
- Ability to navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces
- Ability to occasionally remain in a stationary position for administrative tasks
- Ability to frequently use hands/arms to operate athletic equipment, demonstrate sport-specific techniques, and handle administrative tools
- Ability to see and hear on a continuous basis
- Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor settings
- Ability to spend significant time outdoors in various weather conditions
- Ability to operate in a high-activity environment with moderate-to-high noise levels
- Ability to maintain focus and lead amidst frequent interruptions
- Ability to directly be responsible for the safety and well-being of student-athletes
- Ability to react professionally to sports-related injuries
- Ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies
- Ability to apply First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols
- Ability to maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with parents/guardians, school staff, and the broader Framingham community
- Ability to deliver clear and professional communication regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress
- Ability to engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence
- Ability to participate in ongoing professional development and coaches' meetings
- Ability to stay current with evolving athletic standards and safety research
- Ability to provide direct training and guidance to athletes
- Ability to focus on the mastery of sport-specific skills and performance improvement
- Ability to identify the unique strengths of players
- Ability to utilize diverse coaching styles to build athlete confidence and resilience
- Ability to model and enforce high standards of sportsmanship, antiracism, and civic responsibility
- Ability to support the educational potential of athletes by reinforcing the importance of academic proficiency and time management
- Ability to develop and execute a regular practice schedule
- Ability to balance individual skill development with cohesive team strategy
- Ability to continuously assess and evaluate athlete performance during training sessions and competitive games
- Ability to inform instructional adjustments
- Ability to advise and guide athletes on essential health topics
- Ability to cover nutrition, injury prevention, and the proper use of specialized sports equipment
- Ability to collaborate with the Director of Athletics to schedule facilities and coordinate transportation
- Ability to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes by adhering to district health protocols
- Ability to oversee the proper care, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- Ability to execute all coaching duties in strict accordance with MIAA regulations, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies
- Ability to maintain appropriate and confidential records regarding student eligibility, medical clearances, and performance data
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with parents/guardians, school staff, and the broader Framingham community
- Ability to deliver clear and professional communication regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress to all stakeholders
- Ability to engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence
- Ability to participate in ongoing professional development and coaches' meetings to stay current with evolving athletic standards and safety research
- Ability to provide direct training and guidance to athletes
- Ability to focus on the mastery of sport-specific skills and performance improvement
- Ability to identify the unique strengths of players
- Ability to utilize diverse coaching styles to build athlete confidence and resilience
- Ability to model and enforce high standards of sportsmanship, antiracism, and civic responsibility
- Ability to support the educational potential of athletes by reinforcing the importance of academic proficiency and time management
- Ability to develop and execute a regular practice schedule
- Ability to balance individual skill development with cohesive team strategy
- Ability to continuously assess and evaluate athlete performance during training sessions and competitive games
- Ability to inform instructional adjustments
- Ability to advise and guide athletes on essential health topics
- Ability to cover nutrition, injury prevention, and the proper use of specialized sports equipment
- Ability to collaborate with the Director of Athletics to schedule facilities and coordinate transportation
- Ability to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes by adhering to district health protocols
- Ability to oversee the proper care, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- Ability to execute all coaching duties in strict accordance with MIAA regulations, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies
- Ability to maintain appropriate and confidential records regarding student eligibility, medical clearances, and performance data
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with parents/guardians, school staff, and the broader Framingham community
- Ability to deliver clear and professional communication regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress to all stakeholders
- Ability to engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence
- Ability to participate in ongoing professional development and coaches' meetings to stay current with evolving athletic standards and safety research
- Ability to provide direct training and guidance to athletes
- Ability to focus on the mastery of sport-specific skills and performance improvement
- Ability to identify the unique strengths of players
- Ability to utilize diverse coaching styles to build athlete confidence and resilience
- Ability to model and enforce high standards of sportsmanship, antiracism, and civic responsibility
- Ability to support the educational potential of athletes by reinforcing the importance of academic proficiency and time management
- Ability to develop and execute a regular practice schedule
- Ability to balance individual skill development with cohesive team strategy
- Ability to continuously assess and evaluate athlete performance during training sessions and competitive games
- Ability to inform instructional adjustments
- Ability to advise and guide athletes on essential health topics
- Ability to cover nutrition, injury prevention, and the proper use of specialized sports equipment
- Ability to collaborate with the Director of Athletics to schedule facilities and coordinate transportation
- Ability to ensure the safety and well-being of all athletes by adhering to district health protocols
- Ability to oversee the proper care, maintenance, and inventory of all equipment, supplies, and uniforms
- Ability to execute all coaching duties in strict accordance with MIAA regulations, state and federal laws, and Framingham Public Schools policies
- Ability to maintain appropriate and confidential records regarding student eligibility, medical clearances, and performance data
- Ability to establish and maintain effective, collaborative working relationships with parents/guardians, school staff, and the broader Framingham community
- Ability to deliver clear and professional communication regarding team expectations, schedules, and student progress to all stakeholders
- Ability to engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence
- Ability to participate in ongoing professional development and coaches' meetings to stay current with evolving athletic standards and safety research
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
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