Athletic Coach 2026-2027

Baltimore County Public Schools; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 2,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking coaches for various athletic programs. Responsibilities include organizing and administering the athletic activities, leading practice sessions, and managing game logistics.

Coaches must possess strong communication skills and the ability to establish effective relationships with students and staff. Employment includes compliance with required handbooks and completion of end-of-season responsibilities.

Compensation is structured as a stipend paid at the end of each coached season. If you're passionate about coaching and student support, apply today!

Qualifications

• Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities.
• Skill in verbal communications.
• Ability to help and support services to students.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and organization of the assigned athletic activity.
• Be responsible for all equipment and first aid supplies.
• Monitor students' grades throughout the season.
• Report all accidents and injuries during the season.

Skills

Knowledge of school and classroom rules

Skill in verbal communications

Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships

Ability to help and support services to students

Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Job description

Job Description

All coaches should perform their coaching duties with the best interest of the athletes as their priority. Coaches should provide leadership, supervision, organization, and administration of the assigned athletic activity, and carry out the objectives of the total athletic program.

Program Structure

• Varsity Head Coach – organizes and administers the program (includes varsity and junior varsity) under the supervision of the athletic director and school administration.
• Varsity Assistant Coach – reports to the head varsity coach and performs duties as assigned.
• Junior Varsity Head Coach – organizes and administers the junior varsity team under the supervision of the varsity head coach, athletic director, and school administration; assists head varsity coach during playoffs.
• Volunteer Coach – reports to the head varsity coach and performs duties as assigned.
• Each coach is responsible for the following:
  • Keeping practice areas and locker rooms in order.
  • Storing equipment neatly and using equipment properly. Pride in the equipment and facilities is of primary importance to all athletes and coaches.
  • Keeping storage areas locked.

Pre‑Season Responsibilities

• Be responsible for information contained in the Baltimore County Interscholastic Handbook, the MPSSAA Handbook, the National Federation Sport rulebook, and the MPSSAA and Baltimore County sports bulletins.
• Be responsive to the principal and athletic director for the entire program.
• Distribute all forms to potential student athletes.
• Mandatory to attend coaches' meetings and rules interpretation meetings pertaining to your sport.
• Prepare equipment and first aid supplies.
• Check schedules: games, transportation, and officials.
• Recruit and train student managers.

In‑Season Responsibilities

• Conform to the National Federation Coaches Code of Ethics and the BCPS Code of Conduct.
• Be prompt and consistent in meeting the team for practice and contests. Arrange coverage if necessary.
• Inventory and issue equipment and uniforms.
• Issue appropriate rosters and schedules to teachers, opponents, and news media.
• Set up the field, court, etc., prior to a game with the equipment and supplies needed.
• Direct completed score results to appropriate personnel and officials’ vouchers to athletic director immediately following a contest.
• Report scores to all media outlets and appropriate school personnel (Digital Sports, County Sports Zone).
• Meet the responsibilities outlined in the MPSSAA bulletin.
• Consult with the athletic director if the athletic contest is to be postponed due to inclement weather.
• Monitor students' grades throughout the season.
• Compile applicable statistics on players' performance throughout the season.
• Notify the home school if unforeseen travel conditions would delay normal starting time.
• Report all accidents and injuries on the athletic injury report provided by the Office of Athletics.
• Supervise the team and monitor the locker room until all team members leave the area of responsibility.
• Provide adequate changing facilities for visiting team and officials.

Post‑Season Responsibilities

• Collect, clean, and inventory uniforms and equipment.
• Submit a list of squad members who completed the season to the Athletic Director.
• Submit a list of players who failed to return equipment or uniforms.
• Compile applicable statistics and records and attend the final coaches' meeting for your sport.
• Submit a list of equipment and uniform needs to the athletic director. Spring sports should do this prior to their season.
• Return keys to the athletic director.
• Distribute awards.
• Evaluate all members of the coaching staff with recommendations to the athletic director.

All coaches within Baltimore County Public Schools must complete certain end‑of‑season responsibilities for their coaching assignment to be considered finalized. Failure to comply may affect future assignments and, in some cases, the final coaching stipend payment.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of school and classroom rules and activities.
• Skill in verbal communications.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to help and support services to students.
• Ability to follow and enforce safety and disciplinary rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, and other school personnel.

Physical and Environmental Conditions

The work of this class entails physical activities such as frequent walking and standing, lifting, and carrying, and related physical duties associated with assisting early childhood students.

Employment Classification and Salary

FLSA: Non‑exempt

Salary: Stipend paid at end of each coached season (Fall, Winter, and Spring)

Requirements

Citizenship, residency, or work VISA in United States required.