Assistant Volleyball Coach

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Coach in planning and conducting practices, drills, and game strategies.
• Teach and demonstrate volleyball fundamentals, techniques, and rules.
• Provide individual and team instruction to improve player performance.
• Supervise student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities.
• Promote teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Assist with game-day setup, equipment management, and facility organization.
• Maintain player attendance, effort, and academic eligibility as required.
• Communicate effectively with athletes, parents, coaching staff, and school administrators.
• Ensure compliance with league, conference, and organizational rules and policies.
• Support injury prevention by promoting proper warm-ups, conditioning, and safe playing techniques.
• Affiliate with fundraising, team events, camps, and community outreach activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of volleyball rules, techniques, and coaching principles.
• Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to motivate and mentor student-athletes.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and any required coaching certifications (preferred or required based on organization).
• Ability to pass required background checks.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and actively participate during practices and competitions.
• Demonstrate volleyball drills and techniques.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Working Conditions

• Indoor gymnasium and occasional outdoor training environments.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required during the volleyball season.

Reports To

• Head Volleyball Coach and/or Athletic Director.