Bocce Assistant Coach

About the Employer

Unified Bocce Assistant Coach

Job Title:

cms: Unified Bocce Assistant Coach

Job ID:

3928

Location:

Calvert Middle School, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678

Position Summary:

It is the job of every assistant 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:

Administration of Unified Bocce Team

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.

Practice Planning and Execution

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.

Competition Strategies

Plan and manage competition strategies for individuals and the team at unified bocce matches.

Paperwork and Administration

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.

Training and Professional Development

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, performed in a typical school environment.

Terms of Employment:

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience applied to the current year. Extra pay for extra duty longevity pay schedule.

FSLA 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 - Spring season

Application Procedure:

Applicants, please apply through the Applicant Tracking System located on the Calvert County Public Schools' website: www.calvertnet.k12.md.us.

References:

Must be directly related to work experience and must include immediate supervisor.

Background Check 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.

Employee Clearances:

Current employees of Calvert County Public Schools are exempt from these requirements.

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.

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.

Investigation and Discipline:

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:

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

Further Information:

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.