Westlake High School JV Boys Soccer Coach

Athletic Coaching Positions (Head Coach & Assistant Coach)

Charles County Public Schools
Employment Type: Temporary, 12-Month • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Compensation: Stipend

Position Overview

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking qualified Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches to support education-based athletics. Coaches will promote skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character, while ensuring the safety and supervision of student-athletes.

• Head Coaches lead and manage all levels of the program (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman).

• Assistant Coaches support the head coach with instruction, supervision, and program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Certified teachers or professional educators employed by a local Board of Education; OR

• Individuals certified by MSDE under COMAR 13A.12.01; OR

• Credentialed coaches who:

  • Are eligible for a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01

  • Hold MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification

  • Have two years of successful emergency coaching experience

  • Have one year of successful emergency coaching experience at the hiring school in the position applied for

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Head Coach

• Submit all required coaching certifications to the athletic director.

• Complete CCPS/MPSSAA forms (eligibility rosters, reports, etc.).

• Ensure only cleared athletes participate in tryouts and receive equipment.

• Conduct mandatory pre-season meetings for athletes and families.

• Manage the entire program: varsity, JV, and freshman.

• Supervise, assign, and evaluate assistant and sub-varsity coaches.

• Review Superintendent Rule 1111 with coaching staff.

• Oversee equipment issuance, inventory, repairs, and collection of lost-item fees.

• Maintain lists of athletic awards, honors, and team records.

• Submit equipment needs and annual budget requests.

• Attend required clinics, meetings, and training.

Assistant Coach

• Support and report directly to the head coach.

• Serve as a positive role model promoting sportsmanship and character.

• Assist with pre-season meetings and program communication.

• Arrive early for practices; secure facilities before and after activities.

• Teach fundamentals and supervise athletes at all times.

• Assist with scouting and attending varsity contests as required.

• Help manage equipment distribution, collection, and inventory.

• Assist with award lists, recognition, and annual budget preparation.

• Maintain cleanliness of coaching and team spaces.

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.  

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