Assistant Coach - Boys Volleyball (Hawthorne HS)

Centinela Valley Union High School District•Lawndale, CA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in supervising and preparing players in the boys volleyball program. The role assists with a varsity team, supports development of lower-level teams, and performs related duties as assigned. For the 2026–2027 school year, the coach will support the Head Coach in developing multiple levels and supervise players. Assistant Coaches follow the Head Coach’s game plan and expectations and comply with CIF and Centinela Valley Union High School District rules and regulations, as well as athletic administration requirements. The position involves supervising practices, contests, and other athletic activities; helping players develop athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship; assessing players’ skills; and supporting game strategy set by the Head Coach. The coach also helps prepare courts and handle game-day logistics, enforces student discipline, safeguards students and program property, maintains equipment and uniforms, and represents the District professionally. Other related duties may be assigned by the Athletic Director or another appropriate administrator. Compensation is a coaching stipend under the Collective Bargaining Agreement for current employees. The stipend for walk-on coaches is $4,476 per season. The role is for the 2026–2027 school year at Hawthorne High School.

Requirements

Experience playing or coaching the sport for which applying.
Ability to explain, demonstrate, and analyze fundamental skills and strategies.
Ability to meet all CIF coaching requirements and certifications.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
Knowledge of CIF rules and regulations pertaining to the sport.
Comprehensive knowledge of the game and extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of NFHS and CIF rules and regulations.
Demonstrated ability to instruct and supervise student-athletes.
Ability to communicate in spoken and written form; excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to relate to students and teach them on and off the field.
Willingness to accept a high level of accountability.
Required certificates: NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching or Sport Specific; NFHS Concussion in Sports (renewed every two years); NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest (renewed every two years); NFHS Heat Illness Prevention (renewed every two years); and a valid CPR/First-Aid card.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience as a varsity coach at the high school, college, or professional level in the sport.
Experience as a college or professional athlete.
Demonstrated success developing a team with high academic achievement.

Responsibilities

Assist with coaching a varsity team and support development of lower-level teams.
Support the Head Coach in developing multiple levels of the program and follow the Head Coach’s game plan and expectations.
Supervise players and athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions.
Promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
Prepare courts on game days and support logistics as directed by the Head Coach.
Use instructional techniques and media to address student-athletes’ needs and improve their abilities.
Assess players’ skills and support game strategy as determined by the Head Coach.
Apply and enforce student discipline during contests, practices, and trips off school property.
Encourage sportsmanlike conduct among coaches and athletes.
Take precautions to protect student-athletes, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing and bullying.
Maintain and secure equipment and uniforms, and oversee their cleaning, repair, and storage.
Represent the District and program professionally and maintain nondiscriminatory practices.
Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Athletic Director or another appropriate administrator.