Seasonal Coach (Volleyball)

About the role

At Founders Classical Academies, we promote a classical liberal arts and sciences tradition, emphasizing a holistic approach to education that values students as dignified human beings with natural rights and gifts.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Affirms player's skills and assigns team positions.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment and techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Fulfills administrative duties such as following established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury, conferencing with parents/guardians, and following state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Minimum of an Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college, Bachelors degree preferred.
• Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required): Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills, Ability to work with children, love for children and learning, Must possess a thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport, Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.