FY27: Coach - JV Baseball, Gaithersburg HS
Hours and compensation details for this coaching position are outlined in the Extracurricular Activities (ECA) Handbook and the MCEA Contract (Article 20).
About the Role
To be an athletics coach in MCPS, an applicant must be interviewed and hired by the principal or designee at the school where the coaching vacancy exists. Coaches must be qualified and are hired for one season. Schools must prioritize hiring qualified MCPS teachers or professional certified educators for coaching positions. Emergency coaches may be hired if no qualified MCPS teacher or professional certified educator is available.
Certification Requirements
To be a certified coach, an applicant must:
- Be an MCPS teacher or professional certified educator employed by MCPS
- Have completed or be enrolled in the two-credit MCPS course Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Coaching Fundamentals and CPR/AED, offered periodically through the MCPS Athletics Unit
- Complete and submit the online MCPS application
Emergency Coach Requirements
Level I Emergency Coach:
- Be a certified teacher (though not employed by MCPS)
- Have completed the two-credit MCPS course Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Coaching Fundamentals and CPR/AED, offered periodically through the MCPS Athletics Unit
- Complete and submit the online MCPS application
Level II Emergency Coach:
- Be a high school graduate
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have completed the two-credit MCPS course Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, Coaching Fundamentals and CPR/AED, offered periodically through the MCPS Athletics Unit
- Complete and submit the online MCPS application
Pay
The exact wage depends on multiple factors, including the nature of the project, prior experience in MCPS, and current negotiated agreements.
Schedule
- This is a Temporary Part-Time (TPT) position
- Does not include benefits
- Working months vary by season
Organization: Gaithersburg High School