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Girls Gymnastics Varsity Head Coach

Employer
Cambridge Public Schools
Location
Cambridge, MA, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Teaching, Athletics Coach
November 24, 2020 Service Agreement Opportunity #25 2020/2021 School Year

Service Opportunity:
Girls Gymnastics Varsity Head Coach

Description of Services:
A Head coach is directly responsible to the the Director of Athletics and the CRLS Principal. The coach of
an individual sport must realize that any activity sponsored by CRLS Athletics is part of the total program
offered by CRLS. Individuals in charge of such activities must utilize sound educational principles and
goals if athletics are to be a worthwhile part of the overall school program. Some of the duties of the Head
Coach shall include:

Model the behaviors outlined in the National Federation Coaches Code of Ethics, especially those
pertaining to sportsmanship.

Have full control of the team in all matters pertaining to coaching and athletic discipline.
Implement CRLS Athletic Department policies and team rules. Be responsible for information contained
in the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association Blue Book and the CRLS Student Handbook.

Supervise all assistant coaches both paid and volunteered. Attend all Athletic Department and CRLS
meetings that deal directly with the sport coached. Including College Recruiting nights, Facilities and
Fields meetings, and Athletic Awards meetings.

Stay informed of rule changes, trends, and recommendations that affect their particular sport.
Be present at each practice session and at all contests of the sport coached. This includes supervision, at
all times of the weight room, locker room and shower areas until the area is secured before and after
practices and contests.

Scout future opponents. Develop an organized written practice plan to include adequate warm-up and
cool-down procedures on a daily basis.

Make sure that the facilities and equipment are safe and that safety procedures are taught and followed
in all areas. Implementing game plan. Review and assist in the processing of medical forms, parent
consent forms and eligibility/progress reports. Give personal support to the entire CRLS staff, including
Deans, Teachers and the Friends of Cambridge Athletics.
Establish avenues of communication with other adults to identify potential resources for the enhancement
of CRLS athletics; Work 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.

Develop 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)

Ensure your athletes are participating in the Seasonal FOCA Fundraising event. Organize and instruct
clinics for the youth teams and coaches of your individual sport. directly supervise squad members at
home and away contests.
Supervise all team members that are transported by school buses. This includes making sure all team
members travel to and from games and practices (when applicable) by school transportation.

Be responsible for the distribution and collection of the schools athletic equipment before, during and
after the coaching season and compile inventory. Communicate and report game results and information to
media and Athletic Director, and if applicable return official's vouchers immediately following a contest.
Assist the Director of Athletics with security by not allowing keys to be handled by anyone but the
coaching staff. Have an awareness of school athletic awards policy and procedures. Distribute athletic
awards in accordance with school policy.

Assist student-athletes in securing financial aid or college scholarships based on athletics ability.
Have current knowledge of NCAA and NAIA. A recruiting policies, regulations and admission
requirements.

Perform other duties/responsibilities assigned by the Director of Athletics.

Payments are submitted to the payroll office two times per season - 1st payment in the middle of the
season and the 2nd payment at the end of the season.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred. Previous successful playing and/or coaching experience required. Current CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, Concussion Certification, and fullment of the MIAA Coaches Education Requirements. In addition completion of Cori test is a must.

Start and End Dates:
August 14, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Contract Amount :
$6,242.00

Application Deadline :
December 4, 2020

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