Westborough High School, Westborough, MA, seeks a talented Volleyball Coach
to join our Athletic Department for the 2026-2027 school year
The Westborough Public Schools seek professionals who are excited to join a high-performing district where academic excellence, equity and wellness are our core values.
- We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose stellar staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families.
- We educate approximately 4,000 students from Pre-K through age 22, from homes that speak almost 30 different languages. Our student population is approximately 54% Students of Color and 46% White students.
- We support our passionate, dedicated, and highly skilled staff through ongoing collaboration to ensure their safety, health, sense of belonging, and professional growth.
With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful global citizens.
At Westborough High School we take great pride in being a caring and comprehensive high school. We believe that the purpose of educating adolescents is to encourage a love for learning, foster growth and development of all, and instill high standards of conduct. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to student success both in athletics and the classroom.
QUALIFICATIONS
- NFHS/MIAA Coaches Ed Certification: Coaches must have NFHS/MIAA Coaches Ed Certification or obtain it within the first year of employment.
- Sport Specific Knowledge: Coaches must be knowledgeable in current methodology, rules, and tactics of the sport.
- Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Experience working with English language learnersin a diverse public school setting
- Experience supporting students with all levels of talent and desire.
- Prior playing/coaching experience
- Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families/caregivers, and colleagues
- Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
- Candidates must demonstrate a belief in a growth mindset for students as well as for self
- CORI, SORI and Fingerprinting: All appointments are conditional based on a satisfactory CORI, SORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR 51.00.
CENTRAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
- Uses sound and acceptable coaching techniques in all phases of the program
- Organizes safe and effective practice sessions
- Develops and delegates specific job tasks for assistant(s)
- Establishes a working rapport with, and is directory responsible to, the Athletic Director/Principal
- Adheres to all district and school policies regarding the athletics department
- Models good sportsmanship and enforces respectful behavior among players at all times
- Communicates personal and program expectations to the team and individual players
- Demonstrates a positive attitude towards and enthusiasm for the coaching assignment
- Models personal growth by looking for opportunities for self improvement
- Supervises athletes in all athletics settings including on the buses and at away locations
- Manages and monitors all program equipment
- Varsity coaches will assist in supervising and mentoring sub-varsity coaches
- Establish effective communication protocols for parent/guardians and students
The Westborough Public Schools do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other class protected by law.