NHS: Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach (Job ID #4071)

Calvert County Public School District•Frederick, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boys Lacrosse Assistant Coach at Northern High School is responsible for helping student athletes develop their athletic skills and grow socially and emotionally through sport. The coach is expected to create a positive athletic environment, model ethical conduct and positive values, and support athletes’ responsibility and leadership development. The role includes planning and delivering practices and games, supporting athlete health and safety, and managing the program’s organizational and community relationships. The position is for the 2026–27 school year, with salary based on qualifications and experience under the current Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule. Performance is evaluated under Calvert County Public Schools policy.

Requirements

Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated management, leadership, and human relations skills.
Ability to exercise good judgment in decision-making.
Demonstrated success accomplishing tasks similar to the listed duties and responsibilities.
Complete a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association-approved course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries by the end of the first year of coaching.
Earn Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification from the National Federation of High Schools by the end of the first year of coaching.
Submit to fingerprinting, a criminal background investigation, and a drug screen, subject to the stated exception for current Calvert County Public Schools employees.
Complete Form I-9 in person before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.
Model and teach positive values and behaviors and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Ensure facilities and equipment are safe; monitor environmental conditions and adjust participation as needed.
Recognize injuries and provide immediate, appropriate care.
Design and implement training, conditioning, recovery, and nutrition programs.
Promote athletes’ social and emotional growth, responsibility, and leadership in a positive athletic environment.
Develop and monitor goals for individual athletes and the program.
Organize and plan practices to maximize performance, time on task, and resources.
Use appropriate instructional, communication, and motivational strategies.
Apply knowledge of lacrosse skills and strategies; scout, plan, prepare, and analyze games; and manage games effectively.
Build positive relationships with parents, the school, and the community.
Maintain fiscal and organizational records for the program.
Facilitate and document an emergency action plan.
Evaluate team, coach, and player performance.
Fulfill legal responsibilities and risk-management procedures associated with coaching.
Complete other related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director.