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Location

Worcester, Massachusetts

Salary

$3,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Varsity Head Coach is responsible for organizing tryouts, leading practice sessions, and supervising student athletes before, during, and after games while ensuring compliance with MIAA and school athletic rules. This role also includes teaching sport fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship, as well as maintaining equipment and uniforms.

Requirements summary

Candidates must ensure all athletes possess current medical physicals and adhere to all athletic regulations. Prior experience as a player or coach is preferred, and preferred candidates are current school employees.

CommunicationEquipment MaintenanceTeamwork PromotionRule AdherencePractice LeadershipAthlete SupervisionUniform ManagementSportsmanship InstructionTeaching FundamentalsOrganizing TryoutsMedical Physical Verification

Job description

SPORT: Softball

Position: Varsity head coach

Reports to: Athletic Director/HS Principal

This stipend is for the Softball Varsity Head Coach who organizes tryouts, leads practice sessions, and supervises student athletes before, during, and after games, ensuring adherence to MIAA and school athletic rules. They ensure all athletes have current medical physicals and teach sport fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship. The coach maintains equipment and uniforms and stays in close communication with the Athletic Director. Preferred candidates have prior experience as a player or coach and are school employees.

Stipend Details • Position/Activity

  • Softball Varsity Head Coach
  • Stipend
  • Amount: $3,000 (gross, pre-tax)
  • Stipend
  • Period: Start of Spring Athletic end of the Spring Athletic Season
  • Payment
  • Schedule: Paid in one installment on 05/15/2026 ($3,000)
  • Funding
  • Source (if applicable): General Fund

This stipend is a flat-rate amount and not based on hourly work unless otherwise required by applicable law or the terms of a specific grant.

Mtrs eligibility: Based on individual’s mtrs eligibility

Disclaimer Regarding Stipend Pay and MTRS Eligibility

In the context of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS), certain stipends may be considered part of your “regular compensation” and therefore may be creditable toward your retirement benefits. However, this determination is subject to specific criteria and guidance from MTRS.

MTRS makes the final determination regarding creditable compensation. If you have questions about whether this stipend qualifies, we strongly encourage you to consult directly with MTRS or visit www.mass.gov/mtrs for more detailed guidance.