Job Summary

Position is responsible for coaching student athletes in volleyball techniques to prepare them for events. Position motivates student athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

Essential Duties

Works with volleyball players during practices and events.
Assesses skills and assigns team positions.
Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide team development.
Works with the athletic director in scheduling facilities for practices.
Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, regulations equipment, and techniques of the sport.
Observes players, during events and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of students at all times.
Follows established procedures in the event of an injury.
Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the program.
Models good sportsmanship behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
Participates in special activities that may include parent’s night, banquets, award nights, and etc.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)

Some experience as a volleyball coach preferred.
Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students.
Must complete and pass a full criminal background check
Must complete/meet all requirements of the employee hiring process. This is an EDUStaff position, unless you are a Manchester Community School employee.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk or stand, as well stoop, and crouch. Must be able to communicate with others and clearly understand normal conversations in person and on the telephone as well as written form. Requires regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job. This job is performed under temperature variations and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

8th Grade Volleyball Coach