Assistant Volleyball @ High School (26-27)

Poplar Bluff Schools • Poplar Bluff, MO

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Coach supports the Head Coach in all aspects of team leadership, including practice planning, skill development, and game-day preparation. This role helps foster a positive, inclusive, and disciplined team environment that emphasizes sportsmanship, academic success, and student-athlete growth. The Assistant Coach works closely with the Head Coach and athletic staff to ensure the program aligns with school and district expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education preferred or minimum of 36 college hours or online 20-hour substitute training.
• Valid Missouri Teacher Certificate preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Skills in human relations, leadership, and conflict management
• Knowledgeable of coaching techniques that meet the diverse needs of students
• Knowledgeable of and adhere to all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Abide by all rules and regulations established by the Poplar Bluff R-I Board of Education.
• Abide by and uphold all rules and regulations established by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.
• Actively pursue the licensure to drive a school bus suitable for the sport they are coaching.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in education

Responsibilities

• Coach individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
• Assist in making plans and scheduling a regular program of practice in season.
• Work with the Head Coach and Athletic Director in scheduling interscholastic contests.
• Assist in making recommendations to purchase equipment, supplies, and uniforms, as appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all uniforms and equipment as appropriate.
• Assist with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
• Assist in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area where the assigned sport is conducted.
• Assist in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in his/her sport.
• Enforces discipline and sportsman-like behavior at all times, and assists in establishing and overseeing penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
• Has a good working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the sport he or she is coaching.
• As a representative of the Poplar Bluff R-I School District, the assistant coach will reflect a favorable impression of our school system to other schools and communities.
• Follow all policies set forth by the board of education.
• Follow all building and department rules and procedures.
• Have the desire to create a positive influence on players, fans, colleagues, and others to win.
• The desire to win should never override the health, safety, or welfare of the athletes.
• Possesses strong values and work ethic.
• Motivate those directly and indirectly associated with the program to have a supportive sense of ownership of the program.
• Promote the athletic program by strategically involving others, including parents and media.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with persons involved in the school's operation.
• Have the understanding and control required to respond to a total setting even during the most highly pitched emotional situation.
• Be organized and prepared. The coach remains flexible at all times, remaining constantly aware of the need for revision and change.
• Be a continuous student of the game, constantly searching for better methods, techniques, and strategies.
• Be dedicated and committed to the coaching profession.
• Take an active role in the prevention of drug, alcohol, and tobacco abuse.
• Be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and be responsible for interpreting rules to team members.
• Actively use their influence to enhance good sportsmanship among their spectators and instruct players in their sportsmanship responsibilities.
• Show respect and support for contest officials.
• Keep the Athletic Director informed of major problems and decisions.
• Be a proactive host to opponents, treating them as guests.
• Inform players of the conduct expected of them in the locker room, other school facilities, on the floor or field, and the bus.
• Instruct athletes as to the potential dangers of participating in that sport.
• Properly condition players who are members of their squad.
• Turn off lights, lock doors, and ensure the building and equipment are secure.

Benefits

• Employment terms covering compensation, benefits, and working conditions are specified by the Board of Education's policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Extra-duty stipend position, in addition to the certified role, determined by the district's salary schedule for the specific sport

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree