2026-2027 Coach - Corps of Cadets - Raider Team

Corps of Cadets

Raider Team Coach

Blacksburg High School

Montgomery County Public Schools in Virginia has an opening and is accepting applications for a Corps of Cadets Raider Team Coach that is available for the 2026-2027 school year at Blacksburg High School.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Corps of Cadets teacher and building administrator, the coach must plan and implement a high quality raider team that stresses fundamentals, teamwork, and sportsmanship while maintaining high safety standards for all students. The coach must also be committed to high academic standards for all students by monitoring the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be age 21 or older
• Successful completion of the Virginia High School League (VHSL) required courses accessible at https://www.vhsl.org/coach-education/
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and school administrators
• Ability to motivate students
• Ability to be dependable and punctual
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required
• Experience in fostering an inclusive learning environment
• Such alternatives as may be found appropriate and acceptable

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a coach or participation in raider team competitions at the high school or collegiate level
• Current CPR certification
• Experience serving in a branch of the military

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY & TITLE IX NONDISCRIMINATION

Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, selection, hiring, compensation, promotion, retention, or other personnel actions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal or state law.

MCPS does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and applicable federal regulations.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or hiring process should contact the MCPS Human Resources Department at (540) 382-5100.

Employment Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Inquiries:

Director of Human Resources

Montgomery County Public Schools

750 Imperial Street SE

Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100, ext. 1067

hrd@mcps.org

Title IX Inquiries and Reports of Discrimination or Harassment:

Title IX Coordinator, Office of Compliance

Montgomery County Public Schools

750 Imperial Street SE

Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 382-5100

leahbressler@mcps.org

Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may also be referred to the U.S. Department of Education''s Office for Civil Rights.