NHS Boys Basketball Head Coach (Job # 3619)

Job Description Calvert County Public School District Northern High School – Owings, Maryland Starting Date: Immediately Position Summary The Head Coach is responsible for instilling positive and ethical values in student athletes through sports. They lead the coaching staff and the athletes, and facilitate the social and emotional growth of each student while improving athletic skills. 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 similar to the duties below Other qualifications acceptable to Calvert County Public Schools Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities and Duties Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy Identify, model, and teach positive values and behaviors through sports Demonstrate ethical conduct Prevent injuries by ensuring the facility and equipment are safe and appropriate Monitor environmental conditions and modify participation as needed Recognize injuries and provide immediate and appropriate care Design and implement a training, conditioning, recovery, and nutritional program for the team Facilitate the social and emotional growth of athletes by creating a positive athletic environment Provide an opportunity for athletes to learn responsibility and leadership Develop and monitor goals for each athlete and the program Organize and plan practices to maximize performance, time on task, and resources Utilize appropriate instructional and communication strategies to enhance learning Demonstrate and use motivational techniques to enhance performance Know and understand the skills and strategies associated with the sport Use appropriate scouting, planning, preparation, and analysis for games Demonstrate effective game management Create a positive program and public relationship with parents, school, and community Demonstrate fiscal and organizational record‑keeping responsibility for the program Facilitate and document an emergency action plan for the program Implement an effective evaluation technique for team, coaches, and player performance Fulfill all legal responsibilities and risk management procedures associated with coaching Obtain a Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association approved course in the care and prevention of athletic injuries by the end of the first year of coaching Earn Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification from the National Federation of High Schools by the end of the first year of coaching Other Duties Performs related work as required or assigned by the Principal and/or Activities Director. Physical Demands Significant periods of standing and walking in a typical school environment. Terms of Employment Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, with extra pay for extra duty. Schedule School Year 2026‑2027 – Winter Season (11/14/2026 to 02/28/2027) Application Procedure Applicants should apply through the Calvert County Public Schools applicant tracking system at Contact Information Calvert County Schools 1305 Dares Beach Rd Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Equal Employment Opportunity 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, and provides equal access to all programs. Anti‑Harassment Statement Calvert County Public Schools does not tolerate any form of harassment, including sexual, racial, or disability harassment. Reports of harassment may be made to the Director of Student Services or the Director of Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education