JV Volleyball Coach, 2024-2025

Job Description

Position Title : Assistant Coach

Payroll / Personnel Type : Seasonal

Reports to : Athletic Director and Head Coach

Position Summary :

To assist in the designing and implementing of the athletic program for the assigned sport in accordance with the applicable rules and regulations.

Essential Functions :

• Adheres to all adopted Board of Education policies
• Adheres to all MSHSAA policies and PHL Coaches Handbook
• Provides supervision of students during all aspects of the program
• Serves as a positive role model to the student-athletes and represents the St. Louis Public Schools District in a well-respected manner
• Upgrades his / her knowledge and skills through coaching clinics, observations consultation, etc.
• Understands the proper administrative chain of command and refers all student / parent requests or grievances through the proper channels
• Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program
• Has thorough knowledge of MSHSAA and PHL athletic policies and is responsible for their implementation
• Demonstrates the character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship
• Present at all practices, games, and while traveling
• Provides assistance, guidance, and safeguards for each participant
• Understands the policies concerning injuries, medical attention, and emergencies
• Arranges for the issuing and storing of equipment and submit to the head coach an annual inventory and current records concerning the same
• Recommends to the head coach budgetary item for the next year in his / her area of the program
• Examines the locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on the general cleanliness of the facility
• Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care, and proper use
• Recommends purchase of equipment, supplies, and uniforms
• Assists the head coach with instructing players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Assess player’s skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keeps the head coach informed of the athletic performance of the students
• Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport and assists with determining game strategy
• Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach
• Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs
• Attendance should be consistent
• Never leave practices, games, or any other contest where a student’s attendance is requested until the last student has left
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to communicate with families, students, and school employees
• Knowledge of relevant sports and its rules and regulations
• Ability to provide positive and constructive coaching and feedback to athletes
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate success in the area of application

Experience :

• Previous coaching experience in assigned sport is desired
• Knowledge and background in the assigned sport

Education :

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
• Valid Professional Teaching Certificate in the State of Missouri OR NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching and a Valid Missouri Substitute Certification (required)
• First-Aid and CPR Certification (required)
• Completion of Concussion in Sports Course (required)

Physical Requirements :

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear and sometimes walk and sit
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 pounds such as boxes of books, equipment, uniforms, and AV / VCR carts
• The employee is directly responsible for the safety, well-being, or work output of other people
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as reading handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus
• The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff
• The employee is frequently required to drive throughout the district and to events

Working Conditions and Environment :

• Work is routinely performed in a typical gym, field, game, or practice setting
• Very limited or no exposure to physical risk
30+ days ago