Assistant Girls Beach Volleyball Coach

Orange Lutheran High School; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, CA is seeking a qualified assistant coach to support the Girls' Beach Volleyball program. The role involves organizing practices, instructing players, assessing skills, and helping with game strategies in preparation for competition.

You will work closely with the Head Coach to foster student-athlete development and sportsmanship. Responsibilities include directing drills, monitoring safety, distributing equipment, and assisting with end-of-season

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Experience as assistant coach or varsity player at high school or college level preferred.
• NFHS coaching and safety certificates (Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussion in Sports, Heat Illness Prevention, Sudden Cardiac Arrest).

Responsibilities

• Instruct players on the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of volleyball.
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities as directed by the head coach.
• Assess players' skills and report performance to the head coach.
• Assist with game strategy and travel with the team as needed.
• Distribute equipment and maintain the equipment room.

Skills

Instructional skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

High School

Tools

NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching

NFHS Concussion in Sports

NFHS Heat Illness Prevention

NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: High School - Orange, CA 92867Position Type: SeasonalEducation Level: High SchoolTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: AnyJob Category: Education

POSITION SUMMARY

The position is responsible for assisting the Head Coach with organizing and instructing the Girls' Beach Volleyball program at the School. The position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student-athletes in-game strategies and techniques in preparation for competition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist the Head Coach with instructing players on the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organize and direct individual and small group practice activities/exercises as directed by the head coach
• Assess player's skills, monitor players during competition and practice, and keep the head coach informed of the athletic performance of students
• Report student concerns to the Head Coach
• Assist with determining game strategy
• Assist the Head Coach with supervising athletes during practices and competition
• Follow established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Model good sportsmanship in behavior, maintains appropriate conduct toward players, officials, and spectators
• Maintain the equipment room in an orderly condition and assume responsibility for its security
• Distribute equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students as directed by the head coach
• Assist the Head Coach with end-of-season awards
• Participate in special activities, including parents' night, banquets, award nights, and pep assemblies
• Perform support tasks such as distributing and maintaining eligibility forms, emergency data cards, and other related records
• May drive students to away games; assure student transportation procedures are followed

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Maintain required coaching certifications
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor or administrator
• Attend staff development meetings, clinics, and other professional activities to improve coaching performance

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications and competencies listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education

High School

Experience

Experience as an assistant coach or varsity player at the high school or college level preferred, or any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND CLEARANCES

• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR
• Cleared TB assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training
• Valid CA Driver's License
• NFHS Fundamentals of Coaching Certificate
• NFHS Concussion in Sports Certificate
• NFHS Heat Illness Prevention Certificate
• NFHS Sudden Cardiac Arrest Certificate

KEY COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• The Ministry and Purpose of an Orange Lutheran Education
• Well-rounded knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of volleyball

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent instructional skills; Identifies the educational and training needs of students and coaches, trains, mentors, and helping them to improve knowledge or skills. Uses appropriate training methods. Accurately monitors/assesses the performance
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, parents, and students
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Conveys information effectively; actively listens, giving full attention to what others are saying; writes so that others will understand; maintains timely and appropriate communication with the head coach, students, parents, and administrators
• Effective interpersonal skills; effectively motivates, coaches, develops, and directs others, establishes effective working relationships with the head coach, students, parents, and administrators
• Effective problem-solving skills; demonstrates effective judgment, decision-making, and critical thinking skills. Chooses appropriate actions, identifies problems, uses critical thinking skills to develop options, and implements solutions

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Ability to articulate their Christian faith
• An active member of a Christian church; the Missouri Synod preferred
• Supports the Mission and Statement of Faith of Orange Lutheran High School

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods, speak clearly, hear accurately, and move about the campus, gymnasium, or athletic field
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, and smell
• The employee must occasionally lift push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, squat, kneel, twist, or bend
• Specific vision abilities include near and far vision within the normal range, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The typical working environment is in an indoor school classroom, gymnasium, locker room, or outdoor athletic facility with exposure to varying climatic conditions. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school, with varying conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud at times.

This job description intends to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of positions given this title and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments to address the needs of the school and changing business practices. Specific job-related duties assigned by hiring departments shall be consistent with the representative essential functions listed above and shall not be construed as expanding a particular position's role, scope, FLSA status, or grade.