Assistant Coach - Volleyball @ Hunter Huss High Career Academy

Gaston County Schools•Gastonia, NC

1h•Onsite

About The Position

An employee in this position will be a personal example of high moral character and superior teaching standards. The Assistant Volleyball Coach will assist in teaching good sportsmanship as the number one priority on the athletic field. This Coach will work with faculty and staff to support player academic and moral success.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of all the Athletic Policies approved by the Gaston County Schools’ Board of Education and is responsible for its implementation by the entire staff of the sports program.
Knowledge of existing system, state, and conference regulations; implements them consistently and interprets them for staff.
Ability and willingness to organize and supervise the volleyball program.
Must have superior knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.
Understands the growth and development of players at the assigned school.
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently and/or in excess of 25 pounds of force constantly to lift objects.
Must possess the visual acuity to operate required equipment and motor vehicles, use measuring devices, and inspect work for accuracy, thoroughness, and adherence to work standards and instructions.
Must also possess the visual acuity to prepare data and statistics, work with figures, and records processes, operate a computer, and do extensive research and reading.
Graduation from high school or equivalent, preferred.
Previous successful coaching experience in volleyball.
Coaching experience in a public school system, preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow the lead of the head coach
Promotes the sport within the school through recruiting athletes who are not other sports programs.
Promotes the sport outside the school through news media or in any other feasible manner.
Assists with the implementation of the athletic policies by the entire staff of the sports program.
Responsible for maintaining good public relations with news media, Booster Club, parents, officials, volunteers, and fans.
Understands the prober administrative line of command and refers all requests or grievances through proper channels.
Maintains discipline, adjust grievances, and work to increase morale and cooperation.
Provides training rules and any other unique regulations of the sport to each athlete who is considered a participant.
Gives constant attention to a student athlete’s grades and conduct.
Present at all practices and games.
Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant.
Completes and submits proper paperwork on all disabling athletic injuries to the county athletic office within 24 hours, if directed by the Head Coach.
Directs student managers, assistants, trainers, and statisticians.
Assists the Head Coach in scheduling, providing transportation, and requirements for the tournament and special sports events.
Assists in the necessary preparation to hold scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees, if directed by the Head Coach.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.
Assists in accounting for all equipment and/or collection of fees for any lost or unreturned equipment.
Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility.
Is responsible for the cleanliness and maintenance of specific sports equipment.
Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.
Instills in each player respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use.
Performs such other duties as assigned by the Head Coach/or administration.