CHS: Volleyball Helper Coach, 2 positions available

Traverse City Area Public Schools•Traverse City, MI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The helper is responsible for assisting the coaching staff in developing each participating student to achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for the values of discipline and sportsmanship, and an increased level of self-esteem. The helper reports to the Head Coach and works under the auspices of the Varsity Head Coach and on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Liaison.

Requirements

Must be able to report on a regular and consistent basis.
Maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
Duties include frequent walking and physical activity, as well as use of hands and arms for signaling and light lifting/carrying.
Must have the ability to move about the classroom/building and school property, including bending, pushing/pulling, lifting, twisting, climbing, stooping, or crouching to complete work-related tasks with and without students.
The ability to listen and effectively orally communicate information and ideas to a diverse population.
Ability to effectively discern information and formulate appropriate action(s).
Ability to critically think and provide appropriate solutions.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
Must be available to report during the school year consistent with the district’s school year calendar.
The individual selected for this position will be required to pass a criminal history background check.

Nice To Haves

Valid teaching certificate
Bachelor’s degree
First aid and CPR training
Experience in teaching, coaching, and sports medicine

Responsibilities

Adheres to the TCAPS Code of Conduct; acts as a positive role model on and off the court/field/site, etc.; Adheres to Playing Fair: A Guide to Title IX in High School and College Sports.
Helps individual participants in the skills necessary for excellent achievement in the sport involved.
Maintains competency in rules, rule interpretations, meet procedures, training techniques, and general information about all aspects of the sport.
Works cooperatively with all TCAPS coaches, athletic directors/ LEAP Liaison, and students to ensure a healthy, positive cross-town rivalry.
Supports the coaching staff in the conduct of his/her particular 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 uniform, equipment and supply requests to the coaching staff.
Helps the coaching staff in developing a consistent and positive communication through the school and media to inform the parents and the general public about the athletic program.
Reinforces the coaching staff in all rules of the Michigan High School Athletic Association related to his/her sport; if applicable.
Reinforces the coaching staff in discipline and sportsmanlike behavior at all times, and abides by established penalties for breach of such standards by individual students.
Helps the coaching staff in establishing performance criteria for eligibility in interscholastic competition in this sport.
Helps the coaching staff in overseeing the safety conditions of the facility or area in which assigned sport is conducted 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 to the on-site Athletic Director/LEAP Director.
Exercises great care in dealing with all injuries and particularly those that are of a serious nature.
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 assigned out-of-season conditioning program.
Ensures a positive environment free of hazing, harassment, bullying and intimidating language and behaviors.
Other Duties as Required