Coach, Volleyball, Boys, Senior

Cleveland Metropolitan School District•Garrett Morgan High School, MD

About The Position

Provides guidance, support, and direction for students participating in Cleveland Metropolitan School District sports programs or other approved student activities. The coach oversees the boys’ senior volleyball program at Garrett Morgan High School, including practices, games, student supervision, program administration, and compliance with CMSD and OHSAA requirements. The coach organizes purposeful practices, teaches sport-specific skills and strategies, supports athletes’ development and accountability, and implements off-season training and conditioning. The role also involves communicating with students, families, staff, administrators, and athletics personnel; maintaining team spaces and equipment; and completing required reporting and paperwork. Applicants must hold a valid CPR certificate and obtain the required Ohio pupil-activity coaching permit before the season. An offer is contingent on completion of the permit, FBI/BCI background check, and drug screen. CMSD is a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Pupil-activity (coaching) permit from the Ohio Department of Education, required before the season.
Diploma, transcripts, or GED.
Knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport or activity.
Willingness to seek out new techniques, aspects, or procedures for the sport or activity.
Successful completion of an FBI/BCI background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Previous successful coaching experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Attend the OHSAA Rules Interpretation meeting and pre- and post-season meetings.
Understand and follow CMSD and OHSAA guidelines and rules.
Attend practices and games promptly.
Track, communicate, and comply with student eligibility status.
Submit rosters, schedules, transportation needs, and other required paperwork to the Athletic Director on time.
Distribute, collect, and care for uniforms and equipment.
Participate in Athletics Department professional development and required organizational meetings.
Upload scores and statistics to the approved CMSD reporting site.
Monitor the program to ensure compliance with CMSD policies and procedures.
Supervise students before and after practices and competitions.
Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and administrators.
Communicate with the Central Office about forfeited games or seasons for review of payments due when the season’s duties are not completed.
Use appropriate language and behavior with parents, coaches, students, and referees; exhibit self-control and act as a role model.
Maintain clean and organized team spaces.
Plan and implement an appropriate number of practices and games.
Organize practices with purposeful drills and specific objectives.
Communicate expectations to athletes during each instructional phase of practice.
Demonstrate and teach sport-specific skills, strategies, and rules.
Correct behaviors and performance consistently.
Motivate athletes and hold them accountable constructively.
Implement an off-season training and conditioning program.