EMS: Volleyball Helper (6-8) Coach, 2026/27 season

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The helper is responsible for assisting the coaching staff in developing each participating student's skills, fostering an appreciation for discipline and sportsmanship, and enhancing their self-esteem. This role reports to the Head Coach and operates under the guidance of the Varsity Head Coach and the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison. Coaches are expected to commit 2-3 days per week, with more days being welcomed. These are paid positions with a $500 (taxed) stipend.

Requirements

Valid teaching certificate and a bachelor’s degree preferred
First aid and CPR training preferred
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine preferred
Effective oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate success in area of application

Responsibilities

Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct and acts as a positive role model.
Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports.
Helps individual participants develop skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport.
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, training techniques, and general sport information.
Works cooperatively with TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/LEAP Liaison, and students.
Supports the coaching staff in the conduct of their sport and the total athletic program.
Fulfills all responsibilities assigned by the Head Coach.
Helps maintain accurate statistics, records, and results of the season.
Helps supervise fundraising efforts.
Helps with necessary attendance forms, insurance records, and similar paperwork.
Helps in maintaining a detailed inventory list of uniforms, equipment, and supplies, and recommends requests to the coaching staff.
Helps the coaching staff in developing consistent and positive communication through the school and media.
Reinforces coaching staff in all Michigan High School Athletic Association rules related to the sport.
Reinforces coaching staff in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times.
Helps the coaching staff in establishing performance criteria for eligibility.
Helps the coaching staff in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area at all times that students are present.
Reinforces rules and regulations concerning conditioning of players and their health and safety.
Reports injuries to the trainer if applicable and/or completes and submits accident reports.
Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries.
Provides supervision of all athletes until they have left the building and/or site.
Ensures that all windows, doors, and gates are locked in any area that has been used.
Helps the coaching staff with assigned practice sessions and out-of-season conditioning programs.
Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying, and intimidating language and behaviors.
Performs other duties as required.