Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

mcleanschool; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 5,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

McLean School in Potomac, Maryland, is seeking a Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach for the Fall 2026 season. This role involves overseeing the team, planning practices, and serving as a positive role model. Applicants should have experience coaching at various levels and strong communication skills.

The position emphasizes respect, teamwork, and supporting student-athletes, ensuring a safe environment during team activities.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching at youth, high school, or club levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and foster teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the junior varsity soccer team and serve as a role model.
• Plan and administer practices and matches.
• Design engaging and challenging training sessions.

Skills

Youth coaching experience

Differentiated instruction skills

Effective communication

Knowledge of soccer fundamentals

Teamwork and relationship building

Job description

Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for a Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach for the Fall 2026 season, which runs from September through the end of October.

The Boys Junior Varsity Coach is responsible for overseeing the team, serving as a positive role model, and supporting the School's Mission and Core Values.

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a youth, high school, and/or club-level coach
• Experience with providing differentiated instruction to athletes of all levels
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of competitive soccer
• Ability to build relationships and work well with others
• A sharp perspective on the role of athletics in the educational experience

Essential Duties

• Be a positive role model
• Plan, direct, and administer policies for all team practices and matches
• Communicate team expectations at the start of the season
• Design training sessions that are dynamic, engaging, and provide a challenge
• Create an environment of respect that is rooted in hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and supporting teammates
• Communicate with athletes and parents
• Ensure proper safety measures are observed when conducting team activities
• Attend seasonal coaches' meetings
• Give appropriate attention, care, and follow-up to student-athletes who are injured or ill, including filling out injury report forms

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.