Athletics Coach - Varsity Football Assistant

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.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge of current research, sport-specific theory, and effective coaching methodologies.
• Deliver high-quality instruction and maintain high expectations for sportsmanship.
• Foster both individual athlete development and cohesive team dynamics.
• 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 data-driven insights to evaluate player performance, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions to inform strategic game and practice decisions.
• 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.
• Safety & Emergency Management: Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies, including the application of First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols.
• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community.
• Professionalism & Adaptability: React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or game-day pivots.
• 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.
• 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

• 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.
• Safety & Emergency Management: Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies, including the application of First Aid, CPR, and concussion protocols.
• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, caregivers, staff, and the community.
• Professionalism & Adaptability: React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations, such as behavioral issues or game-day pivots.
• 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.
• 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

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plan options.
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

Pay

Salary range: $40,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Seasonal, fall 2026.