Volleyball Coach-Travel Team

Job Description

Job Description

Girls' Season : September through April

Boys' Season : August through November

Weekends, Evenings, Afterschool

$26.39 to $42.23 / hr based on title (Asst. Coach, Coach, Lead Coach)

Must be willing to travel (overnight stipend)

SUMMARY : The Coach is responsible for various aspects of the program, including assisting with the orginazaiton of the program, such as recruiting, scheduling, training, conducting classes, clinics, and camps as well as motivating and coaching players in game strategies and techniques. In this role the Coach will be working with athletes with a varying skill levels, first priority is to instill the fundamentals of the game.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Includes the following :

• Manages and classes, clincs, and camps to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.
• Uses a variety of instructional techniques to meet the needs and improve the abilities of players.
• Assists with the planning of, and implements the program’s instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall development of players.
• Works with other coaches toward a common goal within the program.
• Establishes performance criteria to evaluate players athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Determines program strategy based on the participants capabilities.
• Encourages sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic activity at all times.
• Takes all necessary precautions to protect players, equipment, and facilities, including protecting students from hazing / bullying.
• Maintains and secures all equipment and supplies.
• Oversees process of cleaning, repairing, and storing all athletic equipment.
• Organizes seasonal schedule for upcoming seasons with Lead Coach.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete’s injury.
• Represents the LGS Recreation in a professional manner.
• Maintains nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Attends staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Lead Coach or appropriate administrator.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

ABILITY TO :

CERTICATIONS

First Aid / CPR / AED & NFHS Certification- MUST POSSESS AT TIME OF HIRE.

Girls' Volleyball Staff :

Boys' Volleyball Staff :

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

LANGUAGE SKILLS :

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY :

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :

Must have current certificates in CPR, First Aid, NFHS Coaching, Cardiac Arrest, and Concussion.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Ability to abide by rules / regulations for competitive play.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must possess the mobility to stand, stoop, kneel, reach, bend, climb, jump, push and pull equipment. Vison and hearing must be sufficient to see and hear adults and children in crowded and noisy conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; run; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may regularly work in an outdoor environment with occasional wet and slippery conditions. Exposure to variable weather conditions

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.