Freshman Volleyball Coach (1602)

Dunlap School District #323; Dunlap (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Dunlap School District #323 is looking for an individual to assist in organizing the sports program at the school. Responsibilities include instructing players in game strategies, organizing practices, and supervising athletes during competitions. The ideal candidate will have effective coaching techniques, strong communication skills, and knowledge of sport-specific rules. The position involves both indoor and outdoor work and requires attendance at special activities such as awards nights.

Qualifications

• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with staff and students.
• Knowledge of the rules and techniques of the sport.

Responsibilities

• Instruct players in the rules and techniques of the sport.
• Organize and direct practice activities.
• Assess players' skills during competition.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Interpersonal communication

Knowledge of sport rules

Language proficiency in English

Job description

Position Objective

Position is responsible for assisting with organizing the sports program at the assigned school. Position assists with conducting practices, motivating students, and instructing student athletes in game strategies and techniques.

Essential Functions

• Instructs players in the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport
• Organizes and directs individual and small group practice activities/exercises
• Assesses players' skills, monitors players during competition and practice
• Determines game strategy
• Supervises athletes during practices and competition
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators
• Maintains the equipment room in orderly condition and assumes responsibility for its security
• Distributes equipment, supplies, and uniforms to students
• Participates in special activities to include parent's night, banquets, award nights, and assemblies
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities
• Is aware of and enforces school safety standards at all times
• Maintains satisfactory attendance, as defined in District policy and regulations

Additional Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with staff at all levels, students, parents, and the general public
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills
• Must possess some knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport
• Ability to read, write and speak the English language
• Understanding of school, district, and state rules and regulations regarding school operations

Working Conditions

• Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting
• Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity
• Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily in a school environment and may be indoors or outdoors as regulated by the individual sport. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.