Assistant Coach - Volleyball

Fhasd; Sierra Vista (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Fhasd seeks a Coach to lead and instruct student-athletes in athletic competitions. Responsibilities include coaching and developing game strategies while motivating participants. The ideal candidate should possess coaching experience and effective teaching skills.

Working at Colonel Smith Middle School, the position requires maintaining high academic standards and ensuring student eligibility. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-year coaching experience required.
• Teaching Certificate preferred along with Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook necessary.

Responsibilities

• Coach and instruct players on sportsmanship and skills.
• Observe players to determine areas for improvement.
• Hold organizational meetings for team prospects.
• Assign team positions based on skills assessment.
• Develop practice schedules for team and individual growth.

Skills

Knowledge of applicable rules and strategy

Ability to teach fundamentals of the sport

Effective communication skills

Confidentiality maintenance

Cooperative work with community members

Education

A minimum of 1-year coaching experience

Teaching Certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Position Type: Athletics/Activities/Coaching

Date Posted: 5/28/2026

Location: Colonel Smith Middle School

JOB TITLE

Coach

DEPARTMENT

Colonel Smith Middle School

REPORTS TO

Athletic Director

FLSA STATUS/CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

none

SUMMARY

Position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in-game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition. Position motivates student-athletes to develop an appreciation of the sport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coaches and instructs players, individually or in groups, regarding the rules, sportsmanship, equipment, and fundamental skills/techniques of the sport.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Works with the athletics director in scheduling facilities for practices and competition.
• Assigns duties to an assistant coach as necessary.
• Determines the game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior and provides proper supervision of athletes at all times.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met, and encourages student-athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sportsmanship-like behavior and maintain appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Maintains required or related records.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Each coach is expected to provide the principal and members of their squad with a copy of the rules that govern their practice, game, and travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable rules, strategy, and skillsets required for success.
• Ability to teach/instruct the fundamentals of the sport.
• Ability to work effectively with students and staff.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively and courteously with staff, students, parents, and community members.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, district procedures and Board policies.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• A minimum of 1-year coaching experience.
• Teaching Certificate preferred
  • Criminal justice/Fingerprint clearance
  • Maintain requirements for access to Fort Huachuca

Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that meets minimum requirements.

Computer Proficiency: Demonstrated general proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

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 the 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 regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may have to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school environment or outdoors. Duties may be performed away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.