Assistant Volleyball Coach [ESP3926]

Ogden City School District•Ogden, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Volleyball Coach provides leadership and guidance to volunteers and student athletes in the program and works closely with the Head Coach and other assistant coaches and volunteers to establish the program’s goals and direction. The coach is responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of student athletes on their team and must complete coaching certification requirements established by the UHSAA and Ogden School District. The position is at Ogden High School, follows the applicable sport ESP salary schedule, and offers a stipend; hours vary. For hourly ESP employees of Ogden School District, the role is voluntary and pays a nominal fee.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Coaching experience at the middle school or high school level, or extensive work with developmental programs.
Complete coaching certification requirements set by the UHSAA and Ogden School District.
Demonstrated ability to teach and model character and responsible behavior.
Positive, high-energy, and committed approach to the program.
Ability to partner effectively with parents, staff, and community leaders.
Commitment to helping team members reach their goals, beyond simply winning.

Nice To Haves

NFHS coaching certificate.
Good basic knowledge of volleyball.

Responsibilities

Coordinate training, instruction, conditioning, and athlete selection at all levels of the program.
Meet Ogden School District expectations for assistant coaches and communicate team questions and concerns to the Head Coach.
Develop and organize effective practices that teach athletes skills needed to compete in the conference.
Supervise assigned athletes and teams, and take supervisory control of all athletes in the program when needed.
Promote sportsmanship and fair play among staff and players.
Follow season start and end dates and UHSAA rules for out-of-season coaching.
Protect team members’ health, safety, and well-being at practices, contests, and during transportation to and from games, including locker-room oversight when applicable.
Promote appropriate relationships with athletes and parents.
Secure doors, windows, and locks and turn off lights before leaving areas used.
Work within the Head Coach’s framework and philosophy.
Help plan and implement in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Avoid criticizing, admonishing, or arguing with the Head Coach or staff members within sight or hearing of players and parents.
Help the Head Coach distribute and collect equipment on time, explain athletes’ responsibilities for equipment and uniforms, and collect all issued items.
Help arrange a postseason gathering and notify the Athletics Department of needed certificates.
Complete a postseason report with information requested by the Athletics Director and Head Coach.
Actively recruit students within program boundaries at the junior high and high school levels.
Maintain a positive image on school athletics websites and social media, and keep the athletics website current with rosters, schedules, and score updates.
Perform other duties assigned by the Athletics Director.