Girls Volleyball Assistant Junior Varsity Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Aid the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting Junior Varsity volleyball practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Support the development of student-athletes' volleyball skills, teamwork, leadership, and character in alignment with the school's mission and athletic philosophy.
• Promote a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, accountability, respect, and academic success.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with student-athletes, parents, coaches, school administrators, and Athletic Department staff.
• Assist with supervision of student-athletes during practices, competitions, team travel, and other program-related activities.
• Assist the Head Coach with program operations, including equipment management, practice preparation, and other administrative responsibilities as needed.
• Model appropriate behavior, professionalism, and adherence to IHSA, school, and Athletic Department policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with high school-aged students.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster a positive, inclusive, and educational team environment.
• Commitment to the mission and values of Saint Ignatius College Prep.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Previous volleyball playing and/or coaching experience.
• Experience working in interscholastic athletics.
• Knowledge of volleyball fundamentals, strategies, and player development.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain).

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in gymnasium and athletic facility settings with regular attendance at practices, competitions, and occasional travel for away contests.
• The position requires standing, walking, demonstrating athletic movements, lifting and carrying athletic equipment, and the ability to supervise student-athletes in an active sports environment.
• Evening and weekend hours are required during the volleyball season.

Performance Expectations

• Support a positive, competitive, and mission-aligned volleyball program.
• Demonstrate effective communication and professionalism with all stakeholders.
• Contribute to the athletic, academic, and personal development of student-athletes.
• Maintain compliance with school policies, Athletic Department expectations, and applicable athletic association rules.
• Exhibit reliability, collaboration, and commitment throughout the volleyball season.