About this role
Background on Southbridge Public Schools: Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students in six schools. The district is presently undergoing extensive turnaround at all levels, with the assistance of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. This creates unique opportunities for teachers and students. One example is a recently announced, long-term partnership with the University of Connecticut to develop Southbridge Schools to be a national demonstration site for successful implementation of PBIS strategies.
Additionally, our district is the recipient of a number of significant grants that are allowing us to creatively redesign Secondary School, curriculum enhancements, improved culture and climate and afterschool opportunities for students. If you feel strongly about improving the educational experience for students and have a commitment to social justice, Southbridge Public Schools welcomes you. More information about the district's turnaround efforts can be found here.
This success is no accident—it's the result of passionate educators, high-quality curriculum, targeted professional development, and a deep commitment to providing a better education to children in a community that has long been under-served. We are a district with many high-needs students, but they prove to us on a daily basis that when we provide them with high expectations and consistent support, they can excel. Most of all, our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, when we uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and when we show our kids that we believe in them, we care about them, and we will never give up on them.
If you're an educator who wants your work to matter—who wants to be part of a team that believes deeply in growing people and improving student outcomes—Southbridge is a place where you can see the impact of your efforts every day.
Reports to: Athletic Director
Responsibilites
- Accountable for the entire program, and will oversee all aspects of the program, including, but not limited to, the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
- Commnicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents which come up in regards to student athletes or parental concerns.
- Has had prior coaching experience in a college, high school, or in a recognized and successful program.
- Promote academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
- Allow all student athletes the opportunity to compete in the sport while promoting sportsmanship.
- Build a positive relationship with the community to promote the sport.
- Demonstrate all skills, drills and fundamentals of the sport.
- Manage and take inventory of all equipment.
- Be present at all weekend activities.
- Supervise athletes before practices, during/after practices and during activities/events.
- Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
- Evaluate the progress of the student athletes.
- Assist with fundraising along with promoting community support and awareness.
- Set scrimmages, game schedules, and practice schedules for the program.
- Perform all other duties that are assigned by the Athletic Director.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Equal Opportunity Employer
Southbridge Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, age, or sexual orientation.