It is the intent of the Marlborough Public School District to ensure appropriate coaching and staff oversight which lends itself to the best interests of the students, the coaches, and the program.

A. Position – Head Coaches

1. Duties

a. To provide outstanding leadership to the entire Marlborough Public School program throughout the reorganization and staffing of the program.

b. To develop strong working relationships with community programs and organizations.

c. To work with principals, teachers, and staff to develop an excellent program within the context of a comprehensive educational program in the Marlborough Public Schools.

d. To keep abreast of current and new developments in the sport program.

e. To evaluate all sub-varsity coaches involved in the program at the conclusion of the season.

f. To be familiar and comply with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association, the Mid-Wach League or other approved leagues, and the Marlborough High School Athletic Coaches’ Manual.

g. To be familiar with all rules and regulations of the sport activity.

h. To be directly responsible to the Athletic Director.

i. Must comply with all School Committee Policies

            2. Qualifications

a. Documented competence as a teacher and/or leader of young people.

b. Ability to organize, implement, and evaluate an excellent program in the Marlborough Public Schools.

c. Knowledge of the techniques and strategies of their specific sport.

d. Current CPR/First Aid certification required

e. Must meet MIAA certification regulations.

f. Not a current Building Administrator or the Athletic Director within our District.

B. Position – Sub-Varsity Coaches / Assistants

            1. Duties

a. To work with the Head Coach

b. To keep abreast of current and new developments in the sports program.

c. To be familiar and comply with the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) and the designated League and all School Committee Policies.

d. To be directly responsible to the head coach.

            2. Qualifications

a. Demonstrated documented competence as a teacher or coach and/or leader of young people.

b. Knowledge of the techniques and strategies of their specific sport.

c. Current CPR/First Aid certification required

d. Must meet MIAA certification regulations.

e. Ability to work with the head coach to develop an outstanding program.

C. Coach Selection

            1. Candidates will be interviewed by the Athletic Director and the Building Administrator

D.  Evaluation of coaches

            1. Head coaches

a. Evaluation will take place after the conclusion of the season. The evaluation will be done by the Athletic Director and signed by both the head coach and the Athletic Director. A copy of the signed evaluation must go to the HR Department for the personnel file.

2. Sub-Varsity coaches / Assistants

a. Evaluation will take place after the conclusion of the season. The evaluation will be done by the head coach and Athletic Director. A copy of the signed evaluation must go to the HR Department for the personnel file.

Revised and Approved 2/9/16

Approved: 2.28.17

 Approved: 12/8/20

 Approved: 7/24/24