Middle School Volleyball Coach

St. Michael's Catholic Preparatory School•Austin, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is seeking an experienced Middle School Volleyball Coach who is involved in the community and dedicated to carrying out the school's mission. This position is a part-time, exempt position and will report to the Athletic Director and Program Coordinator. The coach will work seasonally, as needed, for the assigned sport.

Requirements

Organization and time management skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude towards students, staff, and faculty

Nice To Haves

Prior years of coaching or athletic experience

Responsibilities

Evaluating performance and providing suitable feedback, balancing criticism with positivity and motivation
Assessing strengths and weaknesses in a participant's performance and identifying areas for further development
Adapting to the needs and interests of group or individual participants
Effectively communicating instruction
Demonstrating an activity by breaking the task down into a sequence
Encouraging participants to gain and develop skills, knowledge, and techniques
Ensuring that participants train and perform to a high standard of health and safety at all times
Inspiring confidence and self-belief
Developing knowledge and understanding of fitness, injury, sports psychology, nutrition, and sports science
Acting as a role model, gaining the respect and trust of the people you work with
Working to a high legal and ethical standard at all times, particularly in relation to issues such as child safeguarding and health and safety requirements
Producing personalized training programs
Maintaining records of participant performance
Coordinating participants' attendance at meetings and other sports events
Planning and running programs of activities for groups and individuals
Finding appropriate competitions for participants
Planning and scheduling practices and games