Middle School Volleyball - Head Coach

Job Description

Job Description

MS Volleyball Head CoachDescriptionJOB SUMMARY: The Head Coach is responsible for planning, directing, and leading a transformative athletic program that seeks to lead student-athletes into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, build future-ready leaders, and compete at a championship level.QUALIFICATIONS:Must pass a Livescan background check.Must be CPR certified (or must complete within 2 weeks of hiring).Must be a Christian and pass a Spiritual Interview.Playing experience required.Coaching experience preferred.REPORTS TO: Athletic DirectorJOB GOALS: To accept the responsibility of the program and work with the players in the sport assigned and to provide life-lessons that will positively impact the physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of all who are involved. TRAITS OF AN EFFECTIVE COACHDemonstrates a high degree of empathy, positivity, trust, responsibility, discipline, and flexibility. Is a developer, teacher, achiever, and problem- solver.RequirementsPERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESAccept and implement the co-curricular philosophy of the Rock Academy.Follows the rules and regulations of the school/organization, the conference, and CIF-SDS.Attend all school coaches meetings.Give input about, assist in the creation of, and then carry out the game/facility/transportation schedule as drawn up by the Athletic Director.Organize, schedule, and supervise practice sessions.Use a system of communication to athletes, families, and assistants that will include an explanation of program policies, awards, procedures, goals, and schedules.Supervise the distribution/use of equipment/uniforms in your sport.Regularly inspect all equipment, facilities, and vehicles to ensure the safety of each student- athlete.Responsible for reporting scores and keeping rosters/schedules up-to-date on GameChanger.Participate in pre- and post-season meetings with the Athletic Director. The post-season meeting will serve as an evaluation conference.Delegate responsibility to the assistant coaches, as appropriate.Work to develop continuity between the community and school programs.Provide leadership in the program for all levels (High School, Middle School, and Elementary) of the sport.Only allows athletes certified by the Athletic Director to participate.Maintains appropriate supervision of his/her program at all times. Supervises any and all space used by athletes while they are present.Assures that the program, at all times, will reflect proper attitude and conduct at home or away.Encourages student-athletes to participate in sports and other co-curricular activities, other than his/her own but does not attempt to influence the specific sport or activity.Represent the school in a professional manner in demeanor, language, and conduct (based on the vision and standards established by the Athletic Director).Develop and maintain current knowledge of the activity.All other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Compensation and duration of the assignment as negotiated.EVALUATION: Job performance will be evaluated annually.EVALUATION COORDINATOR: Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic DirectorEVALUATORS: Athletic Director and PrincipalSalary Description19.50 hourly