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The Head Coach for the MassBay Community College Unified Sports program is responsible for developing and leading an inclusive athletic program that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities as teammates. The coach will foster an environment of respect, teamwork, sportsmanship, and belonging while preparing student-athletes for participation in Special Olympics Unified Sports competition.
Working under the supervision of the Assistant Dean of Athletics, the Head Coach will oversee all aspects of the Unified Sports program, including recruitment, practices, competitions, student development, and compliance with MassBay Community College, NJCAA, and Special Olympics Massachusetts guidelines.
There are two positions available.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Recruit and retain student-athletes and Unified Partners from across the MassBay community.
Develop and implement practice plans that promote skill development, teamwork, inclusion, and meaningful participation for all team members.
Organize and supervise all team practices, competitions, and related activities.
Foster a positive, welcoming, and inclusive team culture that reflects the mission and values of MassBay Community College.
Ensure compliance with all Special Olympics Massachusetts policies, eligibility requirements, and competition guidelines.
Complete all required coach certifications, background checks, and training as required by MassBay and Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Coordinate schedules, travel, uniforms, equipment, and game-day operations with the Athletics Department.
Communicate effectively with student-athletes, families, faculty, staff, and community partners.
Collaborate with the Accessibility Resources Center, Student Development, and other campus departments to promote participation and inclusive programming.
Support recruitment events, orientation programs, and campus activities to increase awareness of Unified Sports.
Monitor student-athlete academic progress and encourage academic success and personal growth.
Maintain accurate team records, eligibility documentation, and required reports.
Represent MassBay Community College in a professional manner at all practices, competitions, meetings, and community events.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Athletics.
This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College.
All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates diversity.
Commitment to Equity:
Support MassBay's commitment to the Equity Agenda;
Collaborating with faculty, staff, and students on the College's strategic initiatives dedicated to closing the equity gap related to student outcomes;
Support MassBay's commitment to being anti-racist; embracing a community free of bias and inequality;
Contribute to discussion and review of applicable College policies with a critical lens toward diversity, equity and inclusion;
Engage in conversations with colleagues and students regarding best practices within the discipline or programmatic related to equity and inclusion;