Head Volleyball Coach

Head Volleyball Coach

Heber Springs School District | Heber Springs, Arkansas

Teaching Assignment: To Be Determined

Second Sport Coaching Assignment: To Be Determined

230 Day Contract

Position Overview

Heber Springs School District is seeking a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and student-centered Head Volleyball Coach to provide leadership and oversight of our volleyball program for grades 7–12.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive volleyball program that emphasizes competitive excellence, fundamental skill development, teamwork, character, and student-athlete success.

We are seeking a strong leader who can establish a unified vision for the program, effectively supervise and support assistant coaching personnel, and build a positive culture that promotes success both on and off the court.

Primary Responsibilities

* Provide overall leadership, direction, and oversight of the district's volleyball program for grades 7–12.

* Establish high expectations for student-athlete performance, effort, discipline, sportsmanship, and academic achievement.

* Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the assistant volleyball coach, establishing clear responsibilities, expectations, and accountability.

* Develop and implement a comprehensive, vertically aligned volleyball program that promotes consistent skill development and coaching philosophies across all grade levels.

* Plan, organize, and conduct effective practices, competitions, offseason training, and summer development opportunities.

* Develop student-athletes through age-appropriate instruction, skill progression, and competitive opportunities.

* Foster positive relationships with student-athletes, parents, coaches, school personnel, and the community.

* Promote a team culture built on accountability, hard work, respect, teamwork, and commitment.

* Coordinate program operations, including scheduling, equipment, inventory, transportation arrangements, and communication. Ensure compliance with Arkansas Activities Association (AAA) regulations, district policies, and applicable safety requirements.

* Collaborate with district administration and athletic leadership to establish program goals and evaluate progress toward those goals.

* Fulfill assigned teaching responsibilities and additional coaching duties as determined by the district.

Desired Qualifications

* Previous successful volleyball coaching experience, preferably at the secondary school level.

* Strong knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, strategies, training methods, and athlete development.

* Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to effectively supervise and develop assistant coaching personnel.

* Ability to establish and maintain a unified program across multiple grade levels.

* Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

* Commitment to student-athlete development, academic success, and positive character development.

* Ability to motivate student-athletes while maintaining high expectations and a positive team environment.

* Appropriate Arkansas teaching licensure and coaching qualifications as required for the position.

* Willingness and ability to fulfill a second sport coaching assignment.