NMS: Unified Bocce Head Coach (Job ID# 3982)

NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 6,700 - 8,000; Full time

Job summary

NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL in Owings, Maryland seeks a Unified Bocce Head Coach for the 2026-27 season. The role oversees the middle school bocce program and ensures adherence to Unified Sports principles, working with the athletic director and Special Olympics Maryland.

The ideal candidate has strong communication and leadership abilities, can develop weekly practice plans, and will train volunteers and staff to deliver an inclusive, high-quality sports experience for all student-athletes.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in decisions.
• Proven track record of completing tasks related to coaching duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration of the middle school’s Unified Bocce team.
• Coordinate with the athletic director and Special Olympics Maryland to ensure quality program standards are met.
• Develop and implement weekly bocce practice plans with instruction for all participants.
• Organize and lead all practice sessions with recruitment and support of assistant coaches.
• Promote inclusive sports experience following Unified Sports principles.
• Plan and manage competition strategies for individuals and the team at matches.
• Handle all paperwork required by the school system and Special Olympics Maryland.
• Recruit and train volunteers to manage hosting Unified Bocce matches.
• Attend mandatory Unified Sports Bocce Coaches Training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Decision making

Task completion

Job description

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NMS: Unified Bocce Head Coach (Job ID# 3982)

Calvert County Public School District NORTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL - Owings, Maryland Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Calvert County Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5935499

Application Deadline: Feb 01, 2027 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CALVERT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

NOTICE OF VACANCY

September 22, 2026

POSITION:NMS Unified Bocce Head Coach (Job # 3982)

LOCATION: Northern Middle School

POSITION SUMMARY:It is the job of everyhead coach to instill positive and ethical values in student athletes through sports. The head coach is responsible for themselves, their assistant coaches and their players in the program. The program should facilitate the social and emotional growth of every student athlete while also improving athletic skills.

REPORTS TO:School Principal/Activities Director

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated management, leadership and human relations skills.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks akin to the duties and responsibilities listed below
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Oversee the administration of the middle school’s Unified Bocce team.
• Liaison regularly with the school’s athletic director and Special Olympics Maryland to ensure quality program standards are being met, and policies are being followed.
• Develop and implement practice plans in which bocce instruction is provided to all participants at least once a week.
• Organize and lead all practice sessions with the recruitment and support of assistant coaches.
• Impart the philosophy of a positive inclusive sports experience by following the principles of Unified Sports®.
• Plan and manage competition strategies for individuals and the team at Unified Bocce matches.
• Handle all paperwork requirements and forms required by the school system and Special Olympics Maryland.
• If serving as a host site for a Unified Bocce match, recruit and train volunteers to manage the event.
• Attend a mandatory Unified Sports® Bocce Coaches’ Training.

OTHER DUTIES:Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Position requires significant periods of standing and walking and is performed in a typical school environment.

UNUSUAL DEMANDS:None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year Extra Pay for Extra Duty Longevity Pay Schedule.

FLSA STATUS:Exempt

EVALUATION:Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the policy on evaluation as established by the Calvert County Public Schools.

EFFECTIVE DATE OF POSITION:School Year 2026-27 - Spring Season

This positionremainsopen until it is filled.References must bedirectly relatedto work experience and must includeimmediatesupervisor.

State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submitto a criminal background investigation. Federal law requires that a new employee must complete the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) in person before beginning employment. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a drug screen. Current employees of the Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

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House Bill 486 – Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Statement

Pursuant to Section 6-113.2 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland - House Bill 486 - Child Sexual Abuse and Sexual Misconduct Prevention all applicants are required to report all former employers in which you may have had direct contact with minors. The applicant must submit the contact information of the current employer, all former school employers, and all former employers not school related. Applicants should also include contact information for organizations in which you have volunteered, coached, mentored, tutored or otherwise have direct contact with minors.

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Nondiscrimination Statement

Calvert County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth programs.

Calvert County Public Schools does not refuse enrollment of a prospective student, expel a current student, or withhold privileges from a current student, or prospective student, or the parent or guardian of a current or prospective student because of an individual’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Calvert County Public Schools does not discipline, invoke a penalty against, or take any other retaliatory action against a student or parent or guardian of a student who files a complaint alleging that the program or school discriminated against the student, regardless of the outcome of the complaint.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Director of Student Services
• Director of Human Resources
  443-550-8000

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

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Anti-sexual, Anti-racial and Anti-disability Harassment Statement

Discrimination can manifest itself in behaviors such as bullying, harassment, or intimidation of individuals.

Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment including, but not limited to, sexual, racial, or disability. Any individual (student, employee, or community member) who believes that they have been subjected to any form of harassment is encouraged to report the allegation of harassment.

Students, parents, and community members may report allegations of harassment to:

Ms. Sabrina Bergen

Director of Student Services

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Employees may report allegations of harassment to:

Mr. Zachary Seawell

Director of Human Resources

Calvert County Public Schools

1305 Dares Beach Road

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert County Public Schools is committed to conducting a prompt investigation into any allegation of harassment. If harassment has occurred, the individual will be disciplined promptly. Disciplinary actions for students found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary actions for employees found to have engaged in any form of harassment may result in suspension or termination.

Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment.

For further information on notice of non-discrimination, visit the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Assessment System at: https://ocrcas.ed.gov or call 1-800-421-3481.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $661 to $661 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Calvert County Schools
• 1305 Dares Beach Rd
• Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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