2026-2027 Coach - Head JV Girls' Lacrosse - BHS
About The Position
Montgomery County Public Schools is hiring a Head JV Girls' Lacrosse Coach at Blacksburg High School for the 2026–2027 school year. Under the direction of the Athletic Director and/or Principal, the coach plans and implements a high-quality athletic program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and athlete safety. The coach also supports high academic standards by monitoring team members' academic performance to ensure they meet eligibility requirements. This is a supplemental coaching assignment for the designated athletic season, not a separate salaried position. Compensation is provided according to the School Board-approved athletic supplement schedule. The assignment runs from February 22, 2027, through June 12, 2027. The supplement may be prorated if the coach starts after the season begins, leaves or is removed before the assignment ends, or otherwise does not complete the full assignment. Appointment to this assignment does not guarantee appointment or reappointment to future coaching assignments. The schedule depends on the sport and may include practices, competitions, tournaments, meetings, travel, and other activities before or after the regular school day, in the evenings, on weekends, and during school holidays or breaks when scheduled and permitted by the VHSL. The position is classified as FLSA Non-Exempt. The listed seasonal supplement is $1,869.00–$2,716.08, depending on experience, prorated to the start date. The position is open until filled.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Complete the American Sport Education Program (ASEP) “Basic Virginia High School League Course” and test before beginning coaching duties with MCPS; courses completed before 2009 do not satisfy the requirement. A fee applies.
- Complete the NFHS Concussion in Sports course before beginning coaching duties with MCPS.
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators.
- Ability to motivate students.
- Dependable and punctual.
- Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience as a coach or participation in the sport at the high school or college level.
- Current CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement a high-quality athletic program emphasizing fundamentals, teamwork, sportsmanship, and high safety standards.
- Monitor athletes' academic performance to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
- Conduct or participate in practices, competitions, tournaments, meetings, travel, and other activities as required by the sport and assignment.
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Education Level
High school or GED
