Posted: 27-Oct-25
Location: Potomac, Maryland
Type: Contract
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McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for the Head Coach for Girls Varsity Softball position to begin Monday, February 23, 2026.
For over 70 years, McLean School has been helping 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 ones with mild to moderate learning challenges. We recognize and teach individual strengths, responding to areas of challenge but never defining students by them.
Position Overview
The Head Coach for Varsity Girls Softball is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and directing the Grades 9-12 Girls Softball Program. This position reports directly to the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience as a Head Varsity Softball Coach, College Coach, or Club-Level Coach, with strong written and oral communication skills. A background in building connections within the youth and local softball community, along with a talent for fostering relationships and collaborating with others, is highly valued. The ideal candidate should also have a clear perspective on the role of athletics in the educational experience.
Essential Responsibilities
- Provide positive leadership by coaching the Girls Varsity Softball team.
- Oversee the entire Girls Softball Program, including Middle School (grades 5-8) and Junior Varsity levels.
- Serve as an ambassador for the School and the Softball Program, engaging with prospective scholar-athletes and families.
- Conduct off-season activities within league guidelines, such as strength and conditioning sessions, summer leagues, and pre- and post-season workouts.
- Build relationships with kindergarten to grade 8 students and families to encourage participation and enthusiasm for the Softball Program.
- Embrace and model McLean School’s Core Values in interactions with students, families, and the community.
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 recruitment, please contact Director of Executive Support and Recruitment, Robin Speller.
Interested applicants should fill out an online Application and upload their cover letter, résumé, statement of educational philosophy, and list of references.