Football - Freshman Coach: SY26-27

About the District

Southbridge Public Schools serve approximately 2,200 students across six schools—and we’re in the midst of an exciting and measurable transformation. Our secondary schools are on a trajectory of rapid improvement, as highlighted in this video about Southbridge Middle School, which celebrates recent gains in culture, climate, and instruction. Even in the challenging aftermath of the COVID pandemic, SMS has continued to thrive, earning recognition for outstanding student achievement gains in Math and being named a PBIS success story by the University of Connecticut. We are now seeing the same transformative change at Southbridge High School, with dramatic improvements in culture and climate among both staff and students during the 2024-25 school year. We are confident that significant academic gains will follow.

This success is 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 serve many high-needs students, but they prove daily that when we provide high expectations and consistent support, they can excel. Our students thrive when the adults in our schools unite as a team to provide a safe and positive climate, uphold high expectations for both behavior and academics, and show our kids that we believe in them, care about them, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the entire program, overseeing all aspects, including the safety and inventory of athletic equipment.
• Communicate with the Athletic Director concerning any incidents related to student athletes or parental concerns.
• Promote academics before athletics by monitoring academic performance and enforcing eligibility.
• Ensure all student athletes have 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, during, and after practices and during activities/events.
• Attend coaching meetings as assigned.
• Evaluate the progress of student athletes.
• Assist with fundraising and promote community support and awareness.
• Set scrimmages, game schedules, and practice schedules for the program.
• Perform all other duties assigned by the Athletic Director and/or Varsity Coach.

Requirements

• Prior coaching experience in a college, high school, or professional setting.