At a Glance:
Job Title: Coaches, All Seasons (2026-2027)
Location: Friends School of Baltimore – Baltimore, MD 21210
Reports To: Director of Athletics
Position Type: Part Time
Pay range $1,000 - $3,000
Friends School is a Quaker, co-educational, college preparatory school, Pre-K through Grade 12, in Baltimore City, enrolling 740 students, 44% of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial, ethnic, cultural, socioeconomic, and religious diversity of our city and our region. Friends School faculty members and coaches teach by example, blending intellectual exploration, enthusiasm, and joy. Every day in their teaching spaces, they challenge and encourage students to think deeply, to question, and to seek truth, while instilling in each of them a strong sense of social responsibility, a willingness to embrace challenges, and an awareness of their potential as individuals. Friends School teachers and coaches are expected to model and foster the habits of mind we believe are essential to an outstanding education: creativity, curiosity, empathy, reflection, and resilience.
Position Overview:
Friends School of Baltimore is seeking coaches for the 2025-2026 school year. This position reports regularly to the Director of Athletics, and is a paid, part-time seasonal position. The Seasons are 10-12 weeks long. Practices are typically from 3:15-4:30 for Middle School and 3:45-5:45 for Upper School. Friends School competes in the IAAM and MIAA Conferences.
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Fall 2025 Only:
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Upper School Start Date: August 12th MIAA & August 18th IAAM
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Middle School Start Date: September 8, 2025
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Volleyball:
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Head MIAA/Boys Varsity Coach
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Assistant IAAM/Girls Varsity
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Junior Volleyball Coaches
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Tennis:
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Assistant Upper School (V and JV) IAAM/Girls and MIAA/Boys Tennis Coaches
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Soccer:
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Girls Upper and Middle School Coaches
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Winter 2025-2026 Only:
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Upper School Start Date: November 4, 2025
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Middle School State Date: November 17, 2025
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Basketball:
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Spring 2026 Only:
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Upper School Start Date: February 17, 2026
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Middle School Start Date: March 9, 2026
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Baseball
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Assistant Varsity Coaches
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Assistant Middle School Coach
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Lacrosse
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MS MIAA (Boys) Assistant Coach
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MS IAAM (Girls) Head Coach
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Varsity MIAA Boys and IAAM Girls Coaches Assistants
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Specialty Coaches
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Pitching Coaches (Baseball/Softball)
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Goalie Coaches (Soccer/Field Hockey/Lacrosse)
Responsibilities:
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Plan and attend all practices and games.
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Communicate with parents and students effectively.
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Write post-game summaries to be used by the SID and marketing department in community-wide communications.
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Train, supervise, and evaluate student managers.
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Drive school vehicles (mini-buses) to and from away contests, scrimmages and tournaments.
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Attend meetings with the Athletic Department, the coaching staff, and the Director of Athletics.
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Organize and maintain all related equipment and uniforms for the program.
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Attend and participate in end of season FSAA ceremonies, Senior Day celebrations, and awards assemblies.
Head Varsity Coaches/ Program Coordinators will also serve as the school's representatives at all IAAM and MIAA Conference preseason and postseason meetings and work collaboratively with the Admissions Office and the Office of College Counseling in support of our student athletes.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Qualified candidates should have at least one year of coaching experience or collegiate playing experience; a Bachelor's degree is preferred. Outstanding communication and organizational skills are required. Knowledge of sport rules and regulations are also required. Coaching experience preferred.
Interested candidates should apply with their resume, cover letter, and supporting documents to the link on the school website. A search committee will review candidate information and then will contact those candidates they are interested in having a conversation with about the position. These are paid, part-time positions and a background check is required. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Kara Carlin, Director of Athletics at [email protected].
Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity, diversity, and inclusion in all programs and operations, including admissions, financial aid, and hiring. To form a community that strives to reflect the world's diversity, we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color, religion, nationality, ethnicity, economic background, physical ability, sex, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.
