2026-27 Volleyball - Assistant Coach - High School

About the role

The position involves working with the assistant coach to ensure the growth and development of student athletes, focusing on fundamental skills instruction and whole child development.

Responsibilities

• Keep abreast of knowledge and techniques associated with the sport by staying current with sport-specific literature and attending clinics and workshops.
• Study the rules and regulations associated with the sport.
• Promote the sport within the school and in the community.
• Report scores and contest-related information to designated media and the league website immediately following each contest.
• Attend practices and contests on a daily basis.
• Implement a system of play and/or style of instruction as directed by the head coach.
• Maintain a standard of care by modeling safety training relative to the sport, having a working knowledge of basic athletic training skills and procedures, and being able to perform basic taping and first aid functions.
• Exercise professionalism by exercising good judgment and projecting positive coaching behaviors.
• Serve as an example of sportsmanship and humility at all times.
• Ensure compliance with eligibility requirements, participation rules, and the District Eligibility Code.
• Report accidents and injuries to the appropriate authorities.
• Communicate with local news media and the league website after each event.
• Work with the head coach to plan and implement a post-season gathering.
• Report safety concerns to the head coach and assume responsibility for the care of equipment and facilities used in the program.
• Report violations and ejections to the head coach, building athletic director, and director of athletics.
• Attend an evaluation meeting with the building athletic director following the season.
• Meet regularly with the head coach to discuss program goals and ensure consistent presentation and implementation of skills, systems, and strategies at all levels.
• Account for all program-related items checked out to him/her at the start of the season.
• Request essential program needs through the head coach and is not to purchase program items with personal funds.
• Discuss potential fundraising activities with the head coach and is not to raise or handle funds without advance approval from the building athletic director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior sport-specific playing and/or coaching experience in a secondary and/or post-secondary athletics program and/or related club coaching experience.
• Proven training and experience in the presentation of drills, safety factors, and proper application of skills.
• Two or more years of paid high school and/or post-secondary sport-specific coaching experience and/or related club coaching experience.
• Completion of the National Federation Coaching Fundamentals Course to include passing the test.

Skills

• Knowledge of league and WIAA rules and regulations.
• Ability to organize, administer, and oversee a sport-specific athletics program at each level of the program.
• Compliance with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail.
• Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Varies - Work days are dependent on the schedule for the specific sport.