Secondary Athletics & Coaching Positions - Arlington Public Schools

Participation Forms

VHSL Physical Examination Form

APS Athletic Participation Agreement

*ALL secondary schools athletic schedules are subject to change — please check the school’s athletic web pages for the most current and reliable information.

2025-26 No Play Dates

These dates listed below are identified as ‘No Play’ dates with exemptions to VHSL District / Region / State postseason events.

Date	Day	Holiday	APS Calendar	Notes
9/1/25	Monday	Labor Day	Holiday	No competitions/events. Practice allowed.
9/22/25	Monday	Rosh Hashanah	School day	Begins at sundown – No competitions/events. Practice only & ends at sundown.
9/23/25	Tuesday	Rosh Hashanah	Holiday	No competitions/events.
10/1/25	Wednesday	Yom Kippur	School day	Begins at sundown – No competitions/events. Practice only & ends at sundown.
10/2/25	Thursday	Yom Kippur	Holiday	No competitions/events.
10/20/25*	Monday	Diwali	Holiday	No competitions/events. Practice w/approval.
11/1/25	Saturday	All Saints / Dia de los Muertos	No School Day	No competitions/events. Practice w/approval.
12/22/25 – 1/2/26	Monday – Friday	APS WINTER BREAK	Holiday	Competitions and practices w/approval.
11/27/25	Thursday	Thanksgiving	Holiday	No competitions/events.
12/25/25	Thursday	Christmas/Chanukah	Holiday	No competitions/events.
1/1/26	Thursday	New Year’s Day	Holiday	No competitions/events.
1/19/26	Monday	Martin Luther King	Holiday	No competitions/events. Practice w/approval.
3/19/26	Thursday	Eid-al-Fitr	School Day	Begins at sundown – No competitions/events. Practice only & ends at sundown.
3/20/26	Friday	Eid-al-Fitr	Holiday	No competitions/events. Practice w/approval.
3/30-4/3	Mon – Fri	APS SPRING BREAK	Holiday	Competitions and practices w/approval.
4/3/26	Friday	Good Friday	Holiday	No competitions/events.
5/26/26	Tuesday	Eid-al-Adha	Holiday	Competitions/events no earlier than 7pm.
5/27/26	Wednesday	Eid-al-Adha	Holiday	Competitions/events w/approval.
6/19/26	Friday	Juneteenth	Holiday	No competitions/events. Practice allowed.

Notes: Fine Arts Exceptions: Schools performing special events that occur on holidays or holiday weekends. Examples of these events include holiday parades, bowl games and other performances associated with special performance opportunities and field trips for students.

Winter and Spring Break Special Exception Rule: APS varsity athletic teams may participate in tournaments and invitationals through the entirety of winter and spring break week with the exception of Sundays. These breaks are full staff holidays, therefore whenever possible facility use should be limited.

8th Grade Athletics

APS 8th grade students can participate in the following sub-varsity sports:

Field hockey
Football
Volleyball
Boys lacrosse
Girls lacrosse
Rifle
Crew
Baseball
Softball

Students must play at the high school in their attendance zone and provide their own transportation to the school.

High School Athletics Sites

Middle School Athletics Sites

Sports Medicine / Athletic Training

Athletic Training

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Prevention

Concussion

Weather Recommendations/Guidelines

Infectious Diseases

Nutrition

VHSL Sports Nutrition
High School Sports Nutrition (Dairy Alliance)

Steroids / Supplements

Secondary Athletic Coaching Vacancies

Yorktown Coaching Vacancies– if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact Director of Student Activities, Michael Krulfeld

Junior Varsity Cheer Coach As part of the overall cheerleading coaching staff, this individual will oversee the development of the less experienced students. Safety, fun and structure must be paramount and the successful candidate will bring prior cheer experience either as a coach or student-athlete. Additional safety training is available. The winter cheer season is primarily sideline at games with limited practice opportunities. Games are typically at 5:45 pm with arrival at 5 pm two to three days a week. The stipend for this position will be prorated based on time commitment and availability. This position is for current winter season or next fall.

Wakefield Coaching Vacancies – if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact Director of Student Activities, Brian Parke

ATHLETIC TRAINER: FULL time position, must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine. Flexible hours. Interested parties should contact Brian Parke at [email protected]
Assistant Field Hockey Coach: The Candidate will assist in developing athletes’ skills, fostering teamwork, and executing game plans. Wakefield’s field hockey program has shown steady growth in recent years, gaining competitiveness at the district level while fostering a positive and encouraging environment for student-athletes. The assistant coach will help lead practices, support players during games, and contribute to the overall success of the program. Previous coaching or playing experience is preferred, along with the ability to provide strong leadership and mentorship. The Field Hockey season runs from August to November with daily practices from 3:30pm -5:30pm, Monday through Friday. The Stipend for this position is up to $5600.00

Additional VHSL coaching education requirements are mandatory and will need to be completed prior to working with student athletes Interested parties should contact Brian Parke at [email protected] with a note of interest and resume.

Washington Liberty Coaching Vacancies – if interested in a coaching vacancy, please contact interim Director of Student Activities, Justin Bolfek

Substitute Athletic Trainer: Part time position, must be certified by the National Athletic Trainer Association (NATA) and licensed with the Virginia Board of Medicine. Flexible hours. Interested parties should contact Justin Bolfek at [email protected]
Pole Vault Coach for Indoor/Outdoor Track