Girls Gymnastics JV Coach (Post 2024-2025 SY)
Cambridge School District - Cambridge, MA
posted 8 days ago
About the position
The Junior Varsity Coach is directly responsible to the Head Coach, Director of Athletics and High School Principal. The Junior Varsity Coach will work in close collaboration with the Head Coach and will assume assignments as directed by the Head Coach. In addition, the Junior Varsity Coach will schedule practice sessions during appropriate times and file that schedule with the Head Coach; assist in the issue, security and upkeep of equipment; meet with the Athletic Management Team and other coaches as requested; ensure that the M.I.A.A. rules and regulations are known and followed by all players and coaches within the program; keep records as requested; conduct clinics for elementary students; participate in clinics to enhance personal knowledge of his/her particular sport; ensure the safety and security of athletes during practices and games and in the locker rooms, as well as enroute to games/meets; assist with the varsity team as needed and perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics. As part of the actual coaching and supervising in a system in which all athletes are provided appropriate information and are treated respectfully, Junior Varsity Coaches are expected to be active participants (under MIAA regulations) in the nurturing and development of the young women and young men who participate in the CRLS athletic program. Their high level of involvement means: Establishing avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement of CRLS athletics; Working with community members who are involved in youth sports in order to encourage the young women and young men to continue to participate in sports at the high school level; Developing an approach to coaching which encourages outreach to the parents of the athletes and to other adults who care about the athletes (booster clubs are one part of this outreach); Maintaining an atmosphere of balance between the academic and athletic experiences of students and closely following each student's academic progress; Working together with student/athletes, guidance counselors and parents in the college application and selection process; Contacting college coaches and introducing CRLS athletes to coaches in accordance with NCAA regulations; and Identifying college scholarship opportunities for athletes.
Responsibilities
- Work in close collaboration with the Head Coach
- Schedule practice sessions and file that schedule with the Head Coach
- Assist in the issue, security, and upkeep of equipment
- Meet with the Athletic Management Team and other coaches as requested
- Ensure M.I.A.A. rules and regulations are known and followed
- Keep records as requested
- Conduct clinics for elementary students
- Participate in clinics to enhance personal knowledge of the sport
- Ensure safety and security of athletes during practices, games, and in locker rooms
- Assist with the varsity team as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach and/or Director of Athletics
- Establish communication with adults to identify resources for enhancing athletics
- Work with community members to encourage youth participation in sports
- Develop outreach to parents and adults involved with athletes
- Maintain balance between academic and athletic experiences of students
- Work with student/athletes, guidance counselors, and parents in college application process
- Contact college coaches and introduce athletes in accordance with NCAA regulations
- Identify college scholarship opportunities for athletes
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university (preferred)
- Previous successful playing and/or coaching experience
- Current CPR/AED & First Aid Certification
- Online Concussion Education Certification
- Fulfillment of MIAA Coaches Education Requirements and state requirements
- Completion of CORI Form
- Fingerprinting background check
Benefits
- Flat Rate $3849.00 for the contract period
- Payments submitted to the payroll office two times per season (1st payment in the middle of the season and 2nd payment at the end of the season)
