Stipend - Varsity Football Off. Line Coach in Worcester, Massachusetts at Abby Kelley Foster School

SPORT: VARSITY FOOTBALL

POSITION: OFFENSIVE LINE COACH

REPORTS TO: Athletic Director/HS Principal

The Varsity Football Offensive Line Coach at Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School for the SY 2026-2027 fall athletic season is a vital component of our athletic program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Promote a culture of “Character, Community, and Excellence” while supporting the overall vision of the football program.

• Technical Instruction: Teach and refine fundamental offensive line skills, including stance, footwork, hand placement, and blocking techniques (zone, gap, and pass protection).

• Game Planning: Assist the Offensive Coordinator in developing weekly run-game and protection schemes based on opponent film.

• Player Development: Lead position-specific drills during practices and manage offensive line rotations during games.

• Training & Mentorship: Conduct structured practice sessions to improve athletes’ skills, stamina, and technique; foster teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic accountability.

• Film Study: Utilize Hudl and other tools to review game and practice film, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

• Compliance: Adhere to all MIAA rules, as well as all AKF student, employee, and athletic handbooks.

• Operations: Maintain inventory of equipment, uniforms, and first aid supplies.

• Collaboration: Work closely with the Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director regarding all aspects of the program.

• Culture: Model AKF Character virtues at all times and instill a competitive, team-oriented mindset in all student-athletes.

Requirements and Certification

• Maintain current certification through the MIAA.

• Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.

• Successful completion of a CORI and SAFIS background check.

Stipend Details

• Position/Activity: Varsity Football Offensive Line Coach

• Stipend Amount: $3,200 (gross, pre-tax)

• Stipend Period: August 2026 through end of athletic season

• Payment Schedule: Paid in one installment on 11/27/2026 ($3,200)

This stipend is a flat-rate amount and not based on hourly work unless otherwise required by applicable law or the terms of a specific grant.

MTRS ELIGIBILITY: BASED ON INDIVIDUAL’S MTRS ELIGIBILITY

Disclaimer Regarding Stipend Pay and MTRS Eligibility

In the context of the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System (MTRS), certain stipends may be considered part of your “regular compensation” and therefore may be creditable toward your retirement benefits. However, this determination is subject to specific criteria and guidance from MTRS.

MTRS makes the final determination regarding creditable compensation. If you have questions about whether this stipend qualifies, we strongly encourage you to consult directly with MTRS or visit www.mass.gov/mtrs for more detailed guidance.

Abby Kelley Foster Public Charter School is an affirmative action employer, ensuring that its programs and facilities are accessible to the public. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, gender, religion, disability, gender identity, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, national origin, homelessness, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status or class protected by state or federal law.

Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School Mission

The mission of the Abby Kelley Foster Charter Public School is to assist families in their role as primary educators of their students by providing a liberal arts education representative of diverse works and global perspectives and aimed at academic excellence, musical competence, and character formation.