Assistant Coach for Girls Varsity Softball

McLean School (mcleanschool.org), a K-12 co-educational independent school in Potomac, Maryland, seeks applicants for the Assistant Coach for Girls Varsity Softball position to begin Monday, February 23.

For over 70 years, McLean School has been helping bright students realize their full potential by providing a comprehensive college-preparatory program that emphasizes smaller 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 Assistant Coach for Girls Varsity Softball supports the Head Coach in planning, teaching, and developing the Grades 9-12 Girls Varsity Softball Program. This position reports directly to the Head Coach and the Director of Athletics, Coaching, and Mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have experience coaching softball at the high school, college, or club level. Strong communication skills, the ability to build positive relationships, and a collaborative mindset are essential. A clear understanding of the role athletics plays in an educational setting is highly valued.

Essential Responsibilities

• Support the Head Coach in providing positive leadership for the Girls Varsity Softball team.


• Assist with practice planning, skill development, game preparation, and in-game coaching.


• Help create a welcoming, inclusive environment that supports student-athlete growth on and off the field.


• Engage with families and serve as an ambassador for the Softball Program and the School.


• Participate in program-building efforts, including youth engagement and support of Middle School and Junior Varsity players when appropriate.


• 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 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.