Athletics Coach - Boys Assistant Cross Country

About the role

The Athletic Coach provides strategic leadership, technical instruction, and holistic mentorship to student-athletes within the Framingham High School athletic program. Reporting to the Director of Athletics, the Coach is responsible for fostering a safe, inclusive, and competitive environment that prioritizes student-athlete health, academic success, and character growth. By delivering high-quality instruction and maintaining high expectations for sportsmanship, the Coach serves as a vital mentor in the development of resilient, responsible citizens.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of current research, sport-specific theory, and effective coaching methodologies.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes, parents, and the general public regarding team policies, schedules, and expectations.
• Analyze and interpret athletic regulations and technical procedures.
• Identify and respond to medical emergencies, including the application of First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community.
• Engage athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence.
• Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes.
• Work independently to prioritize tasks and manage logistical demands, including equipment inventory, facility scheduling, and transportation coordination.
• Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace, and utilize athletic-specific technology or video analysis tools to facilitate student learning and performance improvement.

Requirements

• Must possess or be willing to obtain MIAA-required coaching certifications, including CPR/First Aid and Concussion Training.
• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 2–4 years of successful experience in playing and/or coaching the specific sport beyond high school graduation.
• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Athletic Leadership & Instruction: Apply knowledge of current research, sport-specific theory, and effective coaching methodologies.
• Communication & Presentation: Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes, parents, and the general public regarding team policies, schedules, and expectations.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Read, analyze, and interpret athletic regulations and technical procedures. Use data-driven insights to evaluate player performance, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform strategic game and practice decisions.
• Safety & Emergency Management: Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies, including the application of First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols. Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes.
• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community. Work with student-athletes of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner that promotes a sense of belonging.
• Professionalism & Adaptability: React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or game-day pivots. Maintain regular, punctual attendance at all practices and competitions, modeling a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Organizational Management: Work independently to prioritize tasks and manage logistical demands, including equipment inventory, facility scheduling, and transportation coordination.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Perform duties with strict awareness of MIAA Rules and Regulations, district requirements, and state laws. Maintain appropriate confidential records, including student eligibility and medical clearances, in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Technology: Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace, and utilize athletic-specific technology or video analysis tools to facilitate student learning and performance improvement.

Skills

• Athletic Leadership & Instruction: Apply knowledge of current research, sport-specific theory, and effective coaching methodologies.
• Communication & Presentation: Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes, parents, and the general public regarding team policies, schedules, and expectations.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Read, analyze, and interpret athletic regulations and technical procedures. Use data-driven insights to evaluate player performance, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform strategic game and practice decisions.
• Safety & Emergency Management: Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies, including the application of First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols. Maintain a calm, professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes.
• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community. Work with student-athletes of diverse backgrounds in an equitable, inclusive, and culturally proficient manner that promotes a sense of belonging.
• Professionalism & Adaptability: React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or game-day pivots. Maintain regular, punctual attendance at all practices and competitions, modeling a proactive and solution-focused approach.
• Organizational Management: Work independently to prioritize tasks and manage logistical demands, including equipment inventory, facility scheduling, and transportation coordination.
• Compliance & Confidentiality: Perform duties with strict awareness of MIAA Rules and Regulations, district requirements, and state laws. Maintain appropriate confidential records, including student eligibility and medical clearances, in accordance with FERPA and district policy.
• Technology: Operate and acquire skills in computer software, including Google Workspace, and utilize athletic-specific technology or video analysis tools to facilitate student learning and performance improvement.

Benefits

This role does not specify any benefits.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is seasonal.