What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immediate: Head Coach, Varsity Cheerleading, Wheaton HS position at Montgomery County Public Schools?
Details on the hours and compensation for this coaching position can be found in the most recent copy of the "Extracurricular Activities (ECA) Handbook" which is located on the MCPS website. http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/ersc/employees/timekeepers/eca_handbook_current.pdf
Additional information on extracurricular stipends can be found in the MCEA Contract under article 20. http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/associationrelations/teachers/MCEA_Contract.pdf
MCPS Job Description
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 hire qualified MCPS teachers or professional certified educators to coaching positions, if available.
Emergency coaches may be hired if no qualified MCPS teacher or professional certified educator is available.
To Be a Certified Coach, An Applicant Must
The exact wage depends on multiple factors including but not limited to: the nature of the project, prior experience in MCPS, and current negotiated agreements. This is a Temporary Part Time (TPT) position that does not include benefits.
Job
Coaches
Organization
Wheaton High School
Primary Location
Silver Spring
Schedule
Part-time
Working Months
00
Job Posting
Mar 30, 2026, 12:01:54 PM
Additional information on extracurricular stipends can be found in the MCEA Contract under article 20. http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/uploadedFiles/departments/associationrelations/teachers/MCEA_Contract.pdf
MCPS Job Description
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 hire qualified MCPS teachers or professional certified educators to coaching positions, if available.
Emergency coaches may be hired if no qualified MCPS teacher or professional certified educator is available.
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" which is offered periodically through the MCPS Athletics Unit
- Complete/submit the on-line MCPS Application
- 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" which is offered periodically through the MCPS Athletics Unit
- Complete/submit the on-line MCPS Application
- 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" which is offered periodically through the MCPS Athletics Unit
- Complete/submit the on-line MCPS Application
The exact wage depends on multiple factors including but not limited to: the nature of the project, prior experience in MCPS, and current negotiated agreements. This is a Temporary Part Time (TPT) position that does not include benefits.
Job
Coaches
Organization
Wheaton High School
Primary Location
Silver Spring
Schedule
Part-time
Working Months
00
Job Posting
Mar 30, 2026, 12:01:54 PM