2026-27 Assistant Volleyball Coach - Horizon HS

Season: August 10, 2026 – October 31, 2026. Stipend: $2,431.00.

About the role

The Assistant Volleyball Coach designs and implements program activities in accordance with applicable rules and regulations, supervises student athletes during all aspects of participation, and serves as a positive role model to student athletes and the community. This position reports to the Athletic Director and is assigned to a specific level (Varsity, JV/Frosh, or Junior High).

Responsibilities

• Assess student athletes to provide feedback on individual performance and determine team placement.
• Attend meetings, workshops, and conferences to receive and convey information related to the role.
• Communicate with parents, students, officials, administrators, and the community to provide information, assistance, and direction.
• Instruct student athletes to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
• Maintain records such as game/athlete statistics, insurance forms, permission slips, emergency information, schedules, and equipment inventories to comply with district, athletic conference, and state requirements.
• Manage uniforms, equipment, and school facilities to ensure items are maintained in a responsible and safe manner.
• Monitor student athletes' academic eligibility to comply with AIA requirements and provide intervention (e.g., counseling, tutoring) as needed.
• Supervise student athletes during all areas of participation to minimize risk of injury.
• Teach sports techniques, playing rules, strategies, and tactics to prepare the team and individual athletes for competition.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience.
• Valid Arizona DPS Level I IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Skills: Adapting to changing work priorities; administering first aid; applying pertinent laws, codes, policies, and regulations; organizing and communicating information and concepts; using equipment relevant to the sport.
• Knowledge: Equipment used in volleyball; injury prevention and treatment protocols; participant eligibility, attendance, and discipline guidelines; public relations protocols; relevant professional standards and practices; safety procedures.
• Abilities:
  • Schedule activities, meetings, and events; gather and collate data; operate job-related equipment.
  • Work independently and collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Communicate effectively with persons of varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
  • Handle frequent interruptions, meet deadlines, and manage extended hours (evenings/weekends).
  • Exhibit strong leadership, maintain confidentiality, and enforce sportsmanlike behavior.
  • Motivate student athletes and apply firm, fair, and consistent discipline.

Work Environment

The role requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling; some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. The job involves 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing, with exposure to temperature extremes and risk of injury or illness.