Basketball Coach, CMS Boys

About the Employer

CMS Boys Basketball Coach (Job #3956)

Job Title and Location

Job Title: CMS Boys Basketball Coach (Job #3956) Location: Calvert Middle School, Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Notice of Vacancy

September 13, 2026

Position Summary

It is the job of every 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 Calvert County Public Schools may find appropriate and acceptable.

Essential Job Functions, Responsibilities, and Duties

1. Develop and Implement Coaching Philosophy

Develop and implement an athlete-centered coaching philosophy.

2. Model Positive Values and Behaviors

Identify, model, and teach positive values and behaviors through sports.

3. Demonstrate Ethical Conduct

Demonstrate ethical conduct.

4. Prevent Injuries

Prevent injuries by ensuring the facility and equipment is safe and appropriate.

5. Monitor Environmental Conditions

Monitor environmental conditions and modify participation as needed.

6. Recognize Injuries and Provide Care

Recognize injuries and provide immediate and appropriate care.

7. Design and Implement Training Program

Design and implement a training, conditioning, recovery, and nutritional program for your team.

8. Facilitate Social and Emotional Growth

Facilitate the social and emotional growth of athletes by creating a positive athletic environment.

9. Provide Leadership Opportunities

Provide an opportunity for athletes to learn responsibility and leadership.

10. Develop and Monitor Athlete Goals

Develop and monitor goals for each athlete and the program.

11. Organize Practices

Organize and plan practices to maximize performance, time on task, and resources.

12. Utilize Instructional Strategies

Utilize appropriate instructional and communication strategies to enhance learning.

13. Demonstrate Motivational Techniques

Demonstrate and utilize appropriate motivational techniques to enhance performance.

14. Know the Sport's Skills and Strategies

Know and understand the skills and strategies associated with the sport.

15. Use Scouting, Planning, Preparation, and Analysis

Use appropriate scouting, planning, preparation, and analysis for games.

16. Demonstrate Effective Game Management

Demonstrate effective game management.

17. Create a Positive Program

Create a positive program, public relationship with your parents, school, and community.

18. Maintain Fiscal Responsibility

Demonstrate fiscal and organizational record-keeping responsibility for your program.

19. Facilitate Emergency Action Plans

Facilitate and document an emergency action plan for your program.

20. Implement Evaluation Techniques

Implement an effective evaluation technique for team, coaches, and player performance.

21. Fulfill Legal Responsibilities

Fulfill all legal responsibilities and risk management procedures associated with coaching.

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 Calvert County Public Schools.

Effective Date of Position

School Year 2026-27 - Winter Season

Application Procedure

Applicants, please apply through the applicant tracking system located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website: www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

Notice

This position remains open until filled. References must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Legal Requirements

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 Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

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.

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.

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.

Reporting Allegations 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.

Prevention and Response

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

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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.