Head Coach - Girls Volleyball (Battle High School) 2026-27

Columbia•Columbia, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will maintain the girls volleyball program. The Head Coach - Volleyball Coach is responsible for maintaining the volleyball program, fostering positive communication with patrons and parents of athletes, assisting with coordinating off-season camps and conditioning programs, encouraging good sportsmanship, collaborating with other coaches, ensuring compliance with MSHSAA, and maintaining player statistics. The role also involves performing other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District. All employees are expected to adhere to Board of Education policies, maintain appropriate certification, and demonstrate district values. Applicants should have a history of positive coaching and a willingness to implement positive coaching standards.

Requirements

A four year college degree or have served as an assistant coach for a minimum of two years.
Meets MSHSAA minimum requirements.
If hired as a coach via a substitute certificate, the individual must satisfactorily complete (make a grade of 80% to pass) a MSHSAA approved coaches education program (NFICEP) before he/she can be hired for a coaching position in any subsequent year.
All coaches despite certification status must attend a NFICEP first-aid class and pass the exit test given at that time.
Read, analyze and interpret professional journals, Board policy, administrative procedures and forms and governmental regulations and guidance; Complete forms and write reports; Present information effectively and respond to questions.
Perform basic mathematical functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing; Apply concepts; such as, fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Solve a variety of problems in many different situations; Interpret instructions presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form; Apply knowledge of current educational theory and instructional techniques while presenting subject matter to students.
Identify needs and abilities of individual students and to adapt instructional methods accordingly; establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, administrators, and parents; perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Perform basic computer functions such as word processing and internet use; Use district software for finding student information; Utilize smart boards, projectors and other instructional technology provided by the district.
Speak and hear in an environment where numerous conversations and activities may be taking place simultaneously; Move around a classroom, gymnasium, and playing field; Read handwritten or printed material.
Consistent and regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
Requires frequent evening and/or weekend work related to practice and competition; Evenings and/or weekends travel to accompany students to games and meets.
The position requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing and speaking.

Nice To Haves

Missouri teaching certificate
Prior teaching/coaching experience.
Professional and friendly demeanor with a demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain the volleyball program.
Maintaining positive communication with patrons and parents of athletes and potential athletes.
Assist with coordinating off-season camps and conditioning programs.
Encouraging good sportsmanship and enthusiasm for the sport.
Collaborating with other coaches to ensure a comprehensive approach to athletes.
Ensuring compliance with MSHSAA.
Maintaining statistics on all players.
Perform other duties as necessary to support the mission and vision of Columbia Public School District.