Middle School Girls Volleyball Coach

Career Academy Network of Public Schools•South Bend, IN

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport, improve their academics, stimulate personal growth, and learn the game of volleyball.

Requirements

Experience as a volleyball coach or assistant coach at the middle school or high school level is preferred.
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Must be able to complete a criminal background check as well as an Indiana Department of Children's Services check.
Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.
Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a volleyball coach or assistant coach at the middle school or high school level is preferred.

Responsibilities

Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
Assesses player’s skills and assigns team positions.
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices and competitions.
Assigns duties to assistant coaches as necessary.
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observes players during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Determines game strategy based on the team’s capabilities.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data, participation records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
Organizes and attends the fundraising dates that are available for the athletics program.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Principal & Athletic Director or other appropriate administrator.
Attends any required coaches meetings necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.
Works alongside the high school coach to ensure similar techniques and strategies are being taught in accordance with the high school coaches preferences.