JV Volleyball Head Coach - Fall 2027

River Delta Unified School District•Clarksburg, CA

About The Position

The JV Volleyball Head Coach is responsible for helping ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, and policies governing athletics at the assigned school. Coaches are directly responsible to the school’s Athletic Director and Administrator for applying those rules and regulations. The role includes supporting student-athlete safety, instruction, discipline, and the operation of the sports program, while working within the Head Varsity Coach’s framework and philosophy. The position offers a coaching stipend of $2,700. The coach must obtain the listed training certificates and clearances to be hired and cleared to coach. Some coursework may require fees, which are the coach’s responsibility. Coaches must also meet district requirements for transporting student-athletes; drivers must be at least 21 years old. District equipment and vehicles are to be used only for official school business and operated safely.

Requirements

Obtain Sexual Harassment Training, General Coaching Course, Concussions in Sports, Sudden Cardiac Arrest, Heat Illness, Mandated Reporting, Bloodborne Pathogens Training, Youth Suicide Training, and Sport Specific Training certificates.
Provide a negative TB test.
Hold a First Aid/CPR certificate.
Have a valid driver’s license.
Drivers transporting student-athletes must meet district requirements and be at least 21 years old.
Some required coursework may involve fees, which are the coach’s responsibility.

Responsibilities

Know and follow the applicable California Interscholastic Federation, league, and River Delta Unified School District rules and bylaws, including requirements for clearing staff members and student-athletes.
Follow the administrative chain of command, route requests and grievances through proper channels, and attend required public, staff, and departmental meetings.
Maintain discipline and promote morale and cooperation within the school sports program.
Help prepare for scheduled sports events and practices, and adhere to scheduled facility-use times.
Coordinate facility needs and repairs with the Head Coach.
Safeguard assigned equipment and support its maintenance and protection.
Provide guidance and safeguards for participants by being present at practices, games, travel, and returns from off-campus activities.
Be accountable to the Head Varsity Coach for equipment; assist with issuing and collecting equipment and submit an annual inventory.
Recommend budget items for the following year in the coach’s program area to the Head Varsity Coach.
Secure doors, lights, and windows; lock and store equipment; and supervise locker-room areas before and after practice.
Teach players to respect equipment and school property and use them properly.
Assist the Head Varsity Coach in carrying out responsibilities.
Teach rule changes and sport fundamentals as outlined by the Head Coach.
Work within the Head Varsity Coach’s framework and philosophy.
Attend staff meetings and complete scouting assignments as directed by the Head Varsity Coach.
Maintain professional conduct and do not criticize, admonish, or argue with the Head Varsity Coach or staff members within sight or hearing of players and parents.
Work to improve coaching skills by attending clinics and using resources provided by the Head Varsity Coach.
Arrange substitutes with the Principal’s secretary because of athletic events; contact the Athletic Director in an emergency.
Ensure drivers meet district requirements for transporting student-athletes and are at least 21 years old.
Use district equipment and vehicles only for official school business and operate them safely.
Perform other duties consistent with the position as requested by the Head Varsity Coach.