Adjunct Volleyball Coach

Qualifications

• A proven track record of promoting student learning through volleyball
• At least two years of experience in coaching
• Technical volleyball knowledge to successfully coach college-bound players
• Ability to support the interest of high-level volleyball student-athletes in the School's admission candidate pool
• Strong written and oral communication skills and experience working collaboratively in team settings
• Approaches the profession with maturity, humility, versatility, solutions-mindedness with a strong work ethic, and, of course, a sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Champion the philosophy and culture for the new girls' volleyball program, promoting sportsmanship, academic excellence, and personal growth
• Help recruit, develop, and retain student-athletes in their program
• Devise daily practice plans and facilitate practices
• Collaborate with the Head Coach and Athletics Office on game scheduling
• Remain current in the rules and procedures of their sport at the league, state, and national level
• Serve on seeding committees and organizations, as appropriate
• Be knowledgeable about the college recruiting timelines in their sport, and support student-athletes who want to attempt to continue playing in college
• Maintain an updated social media presence, including timely game results in season, and work with our Communications Office to promote their program and their student-athletes
• Assist any efforts of the Advancement Office related to their program
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Hill alumni in their sport
• Serve on the Athletics Advisory Team, which meets regularly throughout the year

Attitude and Demeanor

• Actively support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment
• Positive, energetic, and extremely organized enough to thrive in a fast-paced environment while collaborating closely with students and colleagues
• Sense of humor is welcome
• Willingness to manage numerous priorities and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles
• Communicate effectively, with empathy, in working with all constituencies
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the School
• Emphatically prioritize specific initiatives and philosophies that actively promote integrity, inclusion, and belonging for all human beings at The Hill School and across the world