Coach, Varsity Sailing (3050)

Natick Public Schools • Natick, MA

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About The Position

IMMEDIATE OPENING The Natick Public Schools Seek a Varsity Sailing Coach @ NHS Spring Season 2026 (March- June) The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. 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 citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. JOB GOAL: To organize, train, and coach the Varsity Sailing team The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High School graduate or GED
• Professional Certification: Candidates must complete certifications as required by MIAA
• Specialized Knowledge: Solid foundation in student-centered coaching
• Knowledge of the developmental needs of adolescents
• Understanding of theories and methodologies for coaching adolescents
• Understanding of the academic, social, and emotional needs of adolescents
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice
• Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
• Ability to create a welcoming team environment for student athletes
• Ability to coach and support students in improving their individual and team skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
• Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
• Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
• Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state certification requirements.
• Strong record of work performance in current and previous roles required
• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

• Experience coaching in a diverse public school preferred but not required
• Experience working with students with disabilities/special abilities preferred
• Experience working with students who are English language learners preferred
• ExperienceExperience with Google Suite (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Classroom, etc.) and PowerSchool preferred, but will train the right candidate
• Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

• To fulfill the duties assigned by the Athletic Director.
• Nights and some weekends are expected.
• Successful candidate will have to complete all of the necessary trainings as assigned by Natick Public Schools.
• Coach will identify and address bias and its impact on rigor and opportunity for students
• Any other relative duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED