Assistant Coach

Berkeley County Schools•Martinsburg, WV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach at Hedgesville High School is responsible for assisting the Head Coach in the administration and development of the volleyball program. This role involves supervising players, managing equipment inventory, contributing to program budgets, and maintaining facilities. The coach will also be involved in developing practice and game plans, overseeing an off-season strength and conditioning program, and monitoring player academic progress. Additionally, the position requires ensuring player safety, fostering positive relationships within the school and community, and adhering to all WVSSAC rules and regulations. The Assistant Coach will also participate in supplemental funding activities, staff development, and school sportsmanship and scholar-athlete programs, while maintaining effective communication with the Head Coach, Athletic Director, and Principal.

Requirements

Must possess or be eligible for West Virginia Teacher Certification; or, possess or have the ability to obtain the WV Coaching Authorization (High School Diploma or GED Required), prior to the start of the season.
Successful completion of a three-day ASEP / WVSSAC certification training class, with three online exams.
Completion of four NFHS / WVSSAC online courses, with online exams.
Completion of required Safeschools trainings.
Prior approval and recommendation of administrators.

Nice To Haves

Prior coaching experience in volleyball

Responsibilities

Assisting in the administration of the designated sports program
Assist in the development of team philosophies and responsibilities
Supervision of players
Inventory of all equipment
Work with head coach and athletic director/principal on program budget
Maintenance of fields and facilities
Prepare practice/game plans
Supervise an off-season strength and conditioning program
Assist in program to follow player academic progress
Care of injuries
Develop positive relationship with players, parents, students, coaches, band, faculty, officials, media, and the community
Be knowledgeable of all WVSSAC rules and strictly adhere to the same
Attend required WVSSAC clinics
Assist in organizing supplemental funding activities to support the program
Cooperate in supervision and evaluation of coach(es)
Participate in staff development opportunities for assistant coaches
Participate in the school’s Sportsmanship Program and Scholar/Athlete Program
Cooperate with athletic director/principal, head coach, and fellow coaches and students to promote the best interested of the entire athletic program
Communicate effectively with head coach, athletic director and/or principal regarding all operations and activities
Perform additional, reasonable, job-related responsibilities as assigned by the head coach, athletic director and/or building principal