McDonough High School Assistant Softball Coach

Charles County Public Schools; Pomfret (MD); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles County Public Schools in Pomfret, MD, seeks an Assistant Softball Coach for McDonough High School. The role focuses on skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and safe supervision of student-athletes within the school athletic program.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified educator or credentialed coach with Maryland coaching certification, ready to support the head coach across varsity, JV, and freshman levels during the 2026-2027 school year.

Qualifications

• Must be 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 Maryland certificate under COMAR 13A.12.01

Responsibilities

• Submit coaching certifications to 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.
• 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.

Skills

Emergency coaching

Coaching at hiring school

Safety supervision

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MPSSAA/MSDE Coaching Certification

Job description

McDonough High School Assistant Softball Coach

Pomfret, MD, United States

Job Info

• Job Category Temporary
• Locations 7165 Marshall Corner Rd, Pomfret, MD, 20675, US
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• School Type High School
• School Year 2026-2027
• Schedule Part Time School Year
• Terms of Employment 12 - Month Employee
• Exemption Status Non-Exempt

Job Description

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• 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.
• 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.