Job Description

Description:

Bishop McNamara High School, an independent Catholic high school sponsored by the Brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Moreau Province, exists to educate hearts and minds in a dynamic, inclusive Catholic school community rooted in the Holy Cross tradition. The school challenges its students to think with Christ: a thought animated by the gospel, manifested in service, and informed by academic excellence. Our vision is to educate and form empowered leaders, inspired by the Gospel, who transform the world.


Participation in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference (WCAC) offers competitive opportunities against locally and nationally ranked programs. Bishop McNamara High School looks to develop and mentor student-athletes for a successful future both on and off the field and foster lifelong relationships.

Salary commensurate with experience.


Requirements:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Follow and uphold the policies and mission statement of Bishop McNamara High School. Plan, organize, develop, promote, and direct the Bishop McNamara High School's boys soccer program, including but not limited to monitoring team grades, uniforms, and equipment. Manage the Operating Budget accounts and adhere to the financial policies of Bishop McNamara with regards to purchase orders, collection and disbursement of money, expenses and receipts. Instruct and demonstrate skill sets and techniques necessary for individual and team development. Ensure that all coaches in the Bishop McNamara boys soccer program are certified and cleared. Ensure that team rules and regulations regarding conduct and eligibility of the athletes are clearly communicated and followed. Plan, organize, advertise, and conduct tryouts for the boys soccer program; inform the Athletic Department and participants of final selections. Maintain the integrity of the selection process. Arrange and schedule bus transportation with the Athletic Department. Ability to drive a 14-passenger school van / vehicle to travel to away games. Will travel with student athletes on the team bus both to and from competitions. Submit athletic rosters to the Athletic Department one week before the first game, and any changes to student information on the roster, inventories, final season statistics and alphabetical list of award winners immediately following the season (list includes number of awards and the class of the athlete). Consult with the Athletics Director regarding any in-season or off-season training programs including scheduling dates for summer camps/practices, uniform fitting, pre-post tryouts, informational parent meetings, as well as organize and schedule practice sessions and games. Create a safe environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students. Work directly with school athletic trainer(s) in reporting injuries, teaching precautions and procedures to ensure staff/student safety and help students prevent injuries. Represent Bishop McNamara High School and the boys soccer program in a professional manner by modeling good sportsmanship behavior and maintaining appropriate conduct towards the opposing team, fans, parents, officials, spectators and community. Maintains strong interpersonal skills, effectively collaborating with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Prioritizes conflict resolution, maintains confidentiality, actively listens, and regulates emotions effectively. Maintains the ability to be open to various viewpoints, which fosters a positive and cohesive team environment. Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance. Commitment to development of the whole student, including well-being and character, in alignment with the Holy Cross tradition of education. Other related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Varsity Team Assistant Coaches


JV Team Head Coach and Asst. Coaches (if applicable)

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


1. Ability to organize and supervise a High School Boys Soccer program.


2. Previous High School Boys Soccer coaching experience required.


3. Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport and willingness to continue to learn and


examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Bachelor's degree required. At least three to five years of related experience required. Ability to organize and supervise a High School Boys Soccer Varsity program Knowledge of technical aspects of the assigned sport Willingness to continue to learn and examine new ideas pertinent to the assigned sport.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

The person employed for this position must:

Verify identity and employment authorization Complete a pre-employment background check Be CPR/AED/1st aid certified (can be completed after hire but prior to season beginning on August 10)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead. Physical ability to set up soccer goals for practices and games and move any other related soccer equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in an athletic environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

LOCATION / TRAVEL:

While Bishop McNamara High School is located in Forestville, MD, you may live anywhere in the surrounding region, but be willing to make any commute to the school.

DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

: Bishop McNamara High School will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Application Deadline:

Monday Dec. 1, 2025

Bishop McNamara High School is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.The essential functions and basic skills have been included. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements.