Assistant Coach- High School Volleyball

Granger School District 204•Granger, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach- High School Volleyball will assist the Head Coach and Athletics Director in providing a positive, safe, and competitive athletic program. This role promotes student growth, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, academic success, and athletic skill development. The position requires compliance with district policies and drug-free workplace requirements, and knowledge of WIAA rules, district procedures, and interscholastic athletic programs. The ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and administration, and to promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and student leadership is essential.

Requirements

Must successfully pass and maintain a clean criminal record.
Compliance with district policies and drug-free workplace requirements.
Knowledge of WIAA rules, district procedures, and interscholastic athletic programs.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with students, families, staff, and administration.
Ability to promote positive sportsmanship, teamwork, and student leadership.
Lift and carry athletic equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
Stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and demonstrate athletic movements for extended periods of time.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Travel with student athletes for competitions and team activities.
Meet deadlines and work under time constraints during athletic seasons.
Maintain general good health and physical stamina appropriate for coaching responsibilities.
Classified employees serving in coaching assignments must accurately record all hours worked on district-approved time sheets.
Classified employees working extracurricular assignments shall be compensated at an hourly rate no less than the applicable Washington State minimum wage.
Hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours in a workweek, including combined district employment and extracurricular assignments, shall be compensated at the applicable overtime rate in accordance with federal and state law, including 29 CFR 778.419.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish Preferred
Previous coaching experience and/or experience working with secondary-aged students preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and supervising all aspects of the sport program.
Provide instruction in the fundamentals, skills development, conditioning, and game strategies.
Assist with organizing and conducting team practices, tryouts, and competitions.
Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, self-discipline, and respect among student athletes.
Encourage student participation and academic success.
Communicate expectations, schedules, team rules, and program information to students and families.
Assist with supervision of student athletes during practices, games, travel, tournaments, and team activities.
Assist with maintaining accurate attendance records for practices, games, and all sport-related activities.
Maintain compliance with WIAA regulations, league requirements, district policies, and athletic department expectations.
Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities including CPR/First Aid and WIAA coaching requirements.
Assist with inventory, care, and maintenance of uniforms, equipment, locker rooms, and practice areas.
Promote a safe environment and implement injury prevention practices.
Ensure medical authorization forms, athletic clearances, and required participation documents are completed and maintained.
Report injuries, discipline concerns, safety concerns, or other significant incidents to the Head Coach and/or Athletics Director promptly.
Support off-season conditioning, camps, clinics, and summer program activities as directed.
Demonstrate professionalism and serve as a positive role model for students.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Maintain confidentiality regarding student and staff information.
Build positive relationships with students, parents, staff, and community members.
Promote equity, inclusion, and positive behavior aligned with district expectations.
Maintain accurate records and submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Athletics Director, or building administration.