Head Varsity Baseball Coach – Lead Program & Player Development

Board of Education of Charles County; La Plata (MD); On-site; Full time

Job description

Athletic Coaching Positions (Head Coach & Assistant Coach)

Charles County Public Schools

Employment Type: Temporary, 12-Month • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt • Compensation: Stipend

Position Overview

Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) is seeking qualified Head Coaches and Assistant Coaches to support education-based athletics. Coaches will promote skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and character, while ensuring the safety and supervision of student‑athletes.

• Head Coaches lead and manage all levels of the program (varsity, junior varsity, and freshman).
• Assistant Coaches support the head coach with instruction, supervision, and program operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Certified teachers or professional educators employed by a local Board of Education; OR
• Individuals certified by MSDE under COMAR 13A.12.01; OR
• Credentialed coaches who:
  • Are eligible for a Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01
  • Hold MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification
  • Have two years of successful emergency coaching experience
  • Have one year of successful emergency coaching experience at the hiring school in the position applied for

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Head Coach

• Submit all required coaching certifications to the athletic director.
• Complete CCPS/MPSSAA forms (eligibility rosters, reports, etc.).
• Ensure only cleared athletes participate in tryouts and receive equipment.
• Conduct mandatory pre‑season meetings for athletes and families.
• Manage the entire program: varsity, JV, and freshman.
• Supervise, assign, and evaluate assistant and sub‑varsity coaches.
• Review Superintendent Rule 1111 with coaching staff.
• Oversee equipment issuance, inventory, repairs, and collection of lost‑item fees.
• Maintain lists of athletic awards, honors, and team records.
• Submit equipment needs and annual budget requests.
• Attend required clinics, meetings, and training.

Assistant Coach

• Support and report directly to the head coach.
• Serve as a positive role model promoting sportsmanship and character.
• Assist with pre‑season meetings and program communication.
• Arrive early for practices; secure facilities before and after activities.
• Teach fundamentals and supervise athletes at all times.
• Assist with scouting and attending varsity contests as required.
• Help manage equipment distribution, collection, and inventory.
• Assist with award lists, recognition, and annual budget preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of coaching and team spaces.

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re‑advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301‑932‑6610/301‑870‑3814. For special accommodations call 301‑934‑7230 or TDD 1‑800‑735‑2258 two weeks prior to the event.