Head Coach for Girls Varsity Soccer

Mcleanschool; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

McLean School in Potomac, Maryland invites applications for a Head Coach for Girls Varsity Soccer to begin August 2026. The role involves planning, organizing, managing, and directing the Upper School Girls Soccer Program, reporting to the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.

The ideal candidate will have prior head coaching experience, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and a commitment to the school's Abilities Model and core values.

Qualifications

• The candidate should have experience as a Head Coach for Girls Varsity Soccer or higher level coaching.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and work well with students, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Offer positive leadership by coaching the Varsity Program
• Serve as an ambassador for the School and the Program by connecting with scholar-athletes and families
• Coordinate and supervise offseason programs and workouts within league rules
• Engage with K-8 students and families to promote participation in the program
• Model the Core Values of McLean School in daily activities

Skills

Head Coach

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership

Job description

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for a Head Coach for Girls Varsity Soccer to begin August 2026.

For over 70 years, McLean School has been helping bright K-12 students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. Through our Abilities Model, we embrace both traditional learners and those with mild to moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge but never defining students by them.

The Head Coach for Girls Varsity Soccer is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and directing the Upper School Girls Soccer Program.

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

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Head Coach for Girls Varsity Soccer, College Coach, or Club-Level Coach, effective written and oral communication skills, a connection to the youth and local soccer community, an ability to build relationships and work well with others, and a sharp perspective on the role of athletics in the educational experience.

Essential Duties

• Offer positive leadership by coaching the Varsity Program
• Serve as an ambassador for the School and the Program by connecting and following up with interested scholar-athletes and families
• Conduct out-of-season programs within league rules, such as strength and conditioning, summer leagues, and pre- and post-season workouts
• Connect with K-8 students and families to promote participation and involvement in the program.
• Embrace the Core Values of McLean School and model behaviors consistent with those values

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 reasonable accommodation due to a disability during recruitment, please contact Director of Executive Support andRecruitment, Robin Speller.