Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach

McLean School ( mcleanschool.org ), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for a Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Coach for the Fall 2026 season, which runs from September through the end of October.

McLean School has, for over 70 years, helped bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college-preparatory program that emphasizes small classes and differentiated instruction. Through our Abilities Model®, we embrace both traditional learners and those with mild-to-moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach to individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge, but never defining students by them.

The Boys Junior Varsity Coach is responsible for overseeing the team, serving as a positive role model, and supporting the School's Mission and Core Values .

This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have
• experience as a youth, high school, and/or club-level coach, experience with providing differentiated instruction to athletes of all levels, effective written and oral communication skills, knowledge of the fundamentals and techniques of competitive soccer, an ability to build relationships and work well with others, and a sharp perspective on the role of athletics in the educational experience.

Essential Duties

Be a positive role model

Plan, direct, and administer policies for all team practices and matches

Communicate team expectations at the start of the season

Design training sessions that are dynamic, engaging, and provide a challenge

Create an environment of respect that is rooted in hard work, teamwork, sportsmanship, and supporting teammates

Communicate with athletes and parents

Ensure proper safety measures are observed when conducting team activities

Attend seasonal coaches' meetings

Give appropriate attention, care, and follow-up to student-athletes who are injured or ill, including filling out injury report forms

McLean School is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, genetic status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please contact Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller .