Bulletin 1822 Swim and Dive Team Head Coach

Bulletin 1822 Swim and Dive Team Head Coach Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026 Job Description Title: Head Athletic Coach Description: To instruct student‑athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy, and training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success, an increased level of self‑esteem, and an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship. Supervision of participants is necessary so that the well‑being of the players and the school is preserved. This is a one‑year position. Performance Responsibilities and Duties Reports to the Athletic Director and/or Principal as appropriate. Work closely with the Athletic Director in planning and scheduling a regular program of sports practice and interscholastic contests. Establish with the assigned staff the fundamental philosophy, skill, and technique training appropriate for student‑athletes participating in the particular sport. Have knowledge of existing local, league, and state sports regulations and oversee the consistent implementation of such using proper administrative channels. Maintain and provide, as assigned, all appropriate documentation and record keeping to fulfill system and/or state requirements including, but not limited to, individual physical examinations, interscholastic registration/permission/medical forms, equipment/uniform inventories and the like. Monitor the well‑being of players and safeguard school facilities and property in which the assigned sport is conducted; this includes supervision of players at practices, games, while on transportation vehicles and until all players are known to have departed for their homes. Oversee and monitor the appropriate and respectful use of all school facilities, sports equipment, and school property inclusive of general cleanliness and the security of such at all times that student‑athletes are present. Work closely with the Athletic Director in the issuance, collection, inventory and storage of all sport related equipment, supplies, and uniforms. Participate with the Athletic Director in the development of the budget and recommend the purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms in this budget process as appropriate to the particular sport. Monitor student‑athlete academic progress and other performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in the particular sport season per state and district regulations. Enforce good school citizenship and sportsmanlike behavior at all times and participate in due process procedures concerning potential penalties for the breach of such standards by individual student‑athletes. Promote by example: loyalty, leadership, dedication, physical conditioning, sportsmanship, cooperation, playing skill and personal responsibility. Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the involved sport and oversee the coaching provided by other involved staff in the particular sports program. Maintain first aid certification and current cardio‑pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification. Foster good public relations with news media, parents, officials, booster clubs, volunteers, fans and other school staff. Contact local newspapers with results of contest regardless of winning or losing. Provide quality information for sports related press releases to the media. Assist the Athletic Director in the annual evaluation of all other staff involved in the particular sports program. Assist athletes and/or their parents in the selection of college or work force opportunities. Attend pre‑season coaching meeting scheduled by the Athletic Director. Attend pre‑season coaching meeting scheduled by Bay State Conference. Plan and conduct a parent information meeting prior to the beginning of the season. Attend end‑of‑season all‑star meeting conducted by Bay State Conference. Attend Bay State Conference all‑star game or any other activity in which player is selected to play. Attend end‑of‑season sports awards ceremony. Coordinate and cooperate with the Athletic Director in matters that pertain to the program, especially fundraising. Understand and follow MIAA rules, Braintree High School Athletic Department policy and School District policy. Report any and all injuries to the Athletic Trainer, School Nurse and Athletic Director. Report any unusual circumstances to the Athletic Director and/or Headmaster. Attend Civil Rights Presentation offered by school district. Complete Coaches Education Course offered and presented by MIAA. Perform other related tasks and assume such other responsibilities as may from time to time be assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Headmaster. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of those in this classification. Qualifications Employment as a teacher in the system is preferred but not required. Successful previous experience as a player or coach, preferably in the assigned sport. Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects and procedures pertinent to the particular sport including rules of Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA). A proven ability to work in a polite and friendly manner with various constituencies: i.e., students, teachers, parents, administrators and the community or public. Availability to meet practice and contest schedule as necessary. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the School District may find appropriate and acceptable. Compensation Stipend paid in an amount defined in the coaches’ salary schedule found in the Agreement between the School Committee and the Teachers’ Association. Salary: Stipends can be found in the BEA Collective Bargaining Agreement’s recent MOA: Legal Notice It is the policy of the Braintree High School not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation in its educational policies as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and Chapter 622. Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required. Contact Information Christopher Coblyn, Athletic Director – View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education