Boys Freshman Baseball Coach

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Boys Freshman Baseball Coach

Framingham High School

Spring 2026

• Must possess or be willing to obtain MIAA-required coaching certifications including CPR/First Aid and Concussion Training.

• Education: High School Diploma required; Bachelors degree preferred.

• Experience: 24 years of successful experience in playing and/or coaching the specific sport beyond high school graduation.

• Language Proficiency: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.

• Athletic Leadership & Instruction: Apply knowledge of current research sport-specific theory and effective coaching methodologies. Demonstrate strong teaching and leadership skills to foster both individual athlete development and cohesive team dynamics.

• Communication & Presentation: Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms; effectively present information and respond to questions from student-athletes parents and the general public regarding team policies schedules and expectations.

• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving: Read analyze and interpret athletic regulations and technical procedures. Use data-driven insights to evaluate player performance establish facts and draw valid conclusions to inform strategic game and practice decisions.

• Safety & Emergency Management: Demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to medical emergencies including the application of First Aid CPR and concussion protocols. Maintain a calm professional demeanor during high-stress situations or environmental changes.

• Relationship Building & Cultural Proficiency: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students caregivers staff and the community. Work with student-athletes of diverse backgrounds in an equitable inclusive and culturally proficient manner that promotes a sense of belonging.

• Professionalism & Adaptability: React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations such as behavioral issues or game-day pivots. Maintain regular punctual attendance at all practices and competitions modeling a proactive and solution-focused approach.

• Organizational Management: Work independently to prioritize tasks and manage logistical demands including equipment inventory facility scheduling and transportation coordination.

• Compliance & Confidentiality: Perform duties with strict awareness of MIAA Rules and Regulations district requirements and state laws. Maintain appropriate confidential records including student eligibility and medical clearances in accordance with FERPA and district policy.

• Technology: Operate and acquire skills in computer software including Google Workspace and utilize athletic-specific technology or video analysis tools to facilitate student learning and performance improvement.

I. Strategic Leadership & Mentorship

• Provides direct training and guidance to athletes focusing on the mastery of sport-specific skills and performance improvement.

• Identifies the unique strengths of players and utilizes diverse coaching styles to build athlete confidence and resilience.

• Models and enforces high standards of sportsmanship antiracism and civic responsibility in all athletic activities.

• Supports the educational potential of athletes by reinforcing the importance of academic proficiency and time management.

II. Program Design & Implementation

• Develops and executes a regular practice schedule that balances individual skill development with cohesive team strategy.

• Continuously assesses and evaluates athlete performance during training sessions and competitive games to inform instructional adjustments.

• Advises and guides athletes on essential health topics including nutrition injury prevention and the proper use of specialized sports equipment.

• Collaborates with the Director of Athletics to schedule facilities and coordinate transportation for practices and competitions.

III. Compliance Regulatory & Legal Oversight

• Ensures the safety and well-being of all athletes by adhering to district health protocols including concussion management and medical emergency procedures.

• Oversees the proper care maintenance and inventory of all equipment supplies and uniforms in compliance with district requisitioning procedures.

• Executes all coaching duties in strict accordance with MIAA regulations state and federal laws and Framingham Public Schools policies.

• Maintains appropriate and confidential records regarding student eligibility medical clearances and performance data.

IV. Personnel Management & Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with parents/guardians school staff and the broader Framingham community.

• Delivers clear and professional communication regarding team expectations schedules and student progress to all stakeholders.

• Engages athletes from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds in a manner that reflects high cultural proficiency and inclusive excellence.

• Participates in ongoing professional development and coaches meetings to stay current with evolving athletic standards and safety research.

Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics.

• Athletic Mobility & Navigation: Must move throughout school buildings athletic fields and grounds frequently; navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces (including turf grass and tracks) to respond to student-athlete needs provide instruction or manage medical emergencies.

• Stationary Tasks: Occasionally remains in a stationary position for administrative tasks such as roster management reporting and meetings.

• Technology & Data: Ability to read and input digital data (e.g. eligibility reports game stats and medical clearances) using mobile devices or computers.

• Manual Dexterity: Frequent use of hands/arms to operate athletic equipment demonstrate sport-specific techniques and handle administrative tools.

• Physical Strength: Ability to lift and move at least 25 lbs (e.g. heavy sports equipment water coolers bags of balls or medical/adaptive equipment).

• Sensory Requirements: Must see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure student safety monitor gameplay and provide real-time instruction in a dynamic high-speed environment.

• Environmental Exposure: Works in both indoor and outdoor settings; required to spend significant time outdoors in various weather conditions (heat cold light rain).

• Working Environment: Operates in a high-activity environment with moderate-to-high noise levels (gymnasiums stadium crowds); requires the ability to maintain focus and lead amidst frequent interruptions.

• Direct Safety Responsibility: Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of student-athletes; includes potential exposure to bodily fluids pathogens and the need to react professionally to sports-related injuries.

• Behavioral & High-Stress Response: Ability to react professionally and objectively to high-stress situations including competitive pressure social-emotional emergencies or behavioral issues while maintaining a safe environment for all participants.

• Director of Athletics (and/or Designee).
• The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the FraminghamTeachers Association(Unit A) Contract.

• This position is classified as Exempt (Professional).

• Covered under the Framingham Teachers Association (Unit A) Contract.

• Work Year: Seasonal
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