NHS Golf Assistant Coach (Job # 3681)

Location Northern High School, Owings, Maryland Starting Date Immediately Position Summary It is the job of every assistant coach to instill positive and ethical values in student athletes through sports. The program should facilitate the social and emotional growth of every student athlete while also improving athletic skills. Responsibilities Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy. Identify, model and teach positive values and behaviors through sports. 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 utilize appropriate 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, 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. Must have completed 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. Must earn Accredited Interscholastic Coach certification from the National Federation of High Schools by the end of the first year of coaching. Qualifications 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. Alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by Calvert County Public Schools. 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. 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 – Fall Season (8/12/2026 – 11/13/2026) Application Procedure Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools’ website – This position remains open until it is filled. Interviews may begin as early as June 2, 2026. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor. Background Check & Eligibility State law requires that anyone hired after October 1, 1986, who will have contact with school children, must be fingerprinted and submit to 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. EEO & Non‑Discrimination 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. Harassment Prevention Statement 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. Cecelia Lewis, Director of Student Services, or Mr. Zachary Seawell, Director of Human Resources. Employees may report allegations of harassment to the respective directors. 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 and employees may result in suspension, expulsion or termination. Calvert County Public Schools encourages all students, parents, employees, and community members to work together to prevent any form of harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education