Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach

Position: Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI Job Id: 5222 # of Openings: 1 Academy of the Sacred Heart, established in 1851, is Michigan’s oldest independent school, offering a Catholic, college-preparatory education to girls (infant-Grade 12) and boys (infant-Grade 8) of many cultures and faiths. As part of an international network of schools, we are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to being an equitable and inclusive community and seeks candidates who connect to our Mission and Goals. Responsibilities Treat his/her players and opponents with respect Assume responsibility for the conduct of their team and players during all athletic events Alert all athletes to the risks inherent in the sport and to the proper use of equipment and techniques common to the sport Establish a positive relationship with coaches, athletes, parents, officials, and community members Basic Requirements Be a role model Teach and cultivate student-athletes Develop well‑planned, organized and well‑executed practice plans that build skills, promote understanding of offensive and defensive strategy, and endorse teamwork and team chemistry Treat all athletes with dignity and respect Use athletics as an opportunity for teaching positive life lessons Build confidence, encourage, and affirm Exhibit clear, direct and open communication Possess a sense of humor Demonstrate contemporary knowledge of the sport and an ability to cultivate new skills with students through drills, sequenced plays and encouragement on and off the court Establish clear expectations and consequences; deliver criticism in a manner that upholds the dignity of each athlete while maintaining high expectations Uphold clear boundaries for behavior and enforce rules consistently Be lifelong learners, willing to innovate for the benefit of their student‑athletes Work alongside the Head Varsity Volleyball Coach General Competencies Punctuality and dependability Experience and knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the game of volleyball Possess effective coaching techniques and skills Be a positive role model for student‑athletes Good communication and interpersonal skills Fosters ethics, good conduct, and sportsmanship for all participants and coaches Outstanding organizational and leadership skills Competent in problem‑solving, team building, planning and decision making Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures and rules contained in the ASH Handbook and ASH Athletic Handbook Coaching Requirements (prior to the first day with students) Attend Protecting God's Children training Criminal justice fingerprint clearance Trained in and possess valid cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid clearance Complete the Concussion Training, Allergy Training, and the Health Precautions Training The Archdiocese of Detroit is an equal opportunity employer that does not illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status. #J-18808-Ljbffr