Volleyball Coach

Position Type

Extra Duty
Pay Range: As per the RE-1 Valley Schools Extra Duty Salary Schedule
Seasonal, Stipend $1,327 to be paid at the end of the season

Job Summary

The girls' volleyball coach is responsible for coaching middle school student athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic volleyball competitions. The position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation for the sport.

Essential Duties

• Working collaboratively with all coaches in all duties as follows:
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Affairs with the Athletic Director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and 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.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of decorum and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Maintains eligibility forms, emergency data cards, insurance records, equipment inventory, and other related records.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Acts as a team representative and promotes the sport by communicating with booster clubs, service clubs, community groups, and other organizations.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Fulfills state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Participates in special activities to include fundraising, parent's night, banquets, award nights, and pep rallies and assemblies.
• Participates in staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age, or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Complete and submit an RE-1 Valley Schools online application along with 3 letters of reference
• Willing and able to drive to away games, camps, and scrimmages
• Knowledgeable in the techniques and strategies for the sport/activity
• Ability to read & interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to follow both oral and written directions & instructions from the athletic director
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing, with students, parents, staff, and the community
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all district requirements and board policies
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities
• Other qualifications as deemed necessary by the athletic director

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of coaching experience
• Knowledge of all aspects of school sports activity programming
• Proven leadership qualities and successful experience in working with Junior High School students
• Background/experience in coaching volleyball

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Application and Selection Procedure

Candidates: Apply online at https://www.applitrack.com/re1valley/onlineapp/

If you do not have internet access, a computer is available in the Human Resources Department, Hagen Education Center, 301 Hagen, Sterling, Colorado. Applications are reviewed to match candidates with position qualifications, and a limited number of candidates are selected for interviews. For the final selection, employment is contingent upon completing the post-offer screening process, including a background check and possible medical examination.