Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

Palmview High School; Mission (TX); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,400; Part time

Job summary

La Joya ISD seeks a dependable and committed Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach to support the Head Girls Track Coach in the organization, supervision, safety, and development of the girls track program at PalmviewHighSchool. This position is intended for a current staff member who will assist with coaching responsibilities while supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.

The Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach will help teach track and field fundamentals, promote

Qualifications

• Current La Joya ISD employee preferred.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or appropriate employment status with the district.
• Knowledge of track and field fundamentals preferred.
• Coaching experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Head Girls Coach.
• Strong communication, organization, and supervision skills.
• Commitment to student safety, academic success, and athletic development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Girls Volleyball Coach in implementing the Palmview High School girls.
• Assist with daily practices, event-specific skill development, conditioning, strength training, and meet preparation.
• Help teach track and field fundamentals, including sprint mechanics, distance pacing, relay exchanges, starts, hurdles, jumps, throws, flexibility, recovery, and race strategy.
• Support student-athlete development in speed, endurance, strength, technique, discipline, confidence, and competitive readiness.
• Assist with warm-ups, cool-downs, stretching, mobility, recovery routines, and practice organization.
• Help monitor student-athlete attendance, effort, behavior, academic progress, and UIL eligibility.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, meets, travel, offseason workouts, and team activities.
• Assist with meet preparation, event entries, relay assignments, equipment, uniforms, timing, field event support, transportation, and team organization.
• Reinforce program expectations established by the Head Girls Track Coach.
• Promote discipline, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, effort, and pride in Palmview High School and La Joya ISD.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, staff, and coaches.
• Support campus and district athletic department expectations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Supervision

Student safety

Coaching ability

Education

Texas Teaching Certificate

Tools

Track and field fundamentals

Job description

Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 5897149

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position: Girls Volleyball Assistant Coach

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Principal / Athletic Coordinator / Head Girls Track Coach / Executive Director of Athletics

Pay Grade: Coaching Stipend

Dept./School: Palmview High School

Initiated Date: March 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

La Joya ISD seeks a dependable and committed Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach to support the Head Girls Track Coach in the organization, supervision, safety, and development of the girls track program at PalmviewHighSchool. This position is intended for a current staff member who will assist with coaching responsibilities while supporting the academic, athletic, and personal growth of student-athletes.

The Assistant Girls Volleyball Coach will help teach track and field fundamentals, promote discipline and teamwork, assist with practices and meets, and support the overall vision and expectations established by the Head Coach, campus administration, and La Joya ISD Athletic Department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Head Girls Volleyball Coach in implementing the Palmview High School girls.
• Assist with daily practices, event-specific skill development, conditioning, strength training, and meet preparation.
• Help teach track and field fundamentals, including sprint mechanics, distance pacing, relay exchanges, starts, hurdles, jumps, throws, flexibility, recovery, and race strategy.
• Support student-athlete development in speed, endurance, strength, technique, discipline, confidence, and competitive readiness.
• Assist with warm-ups, cool-downs, stretching, mobility, recovery routines, and practice organization.
• Help monitor student-athlete attendance, effort, behavior, academic progress, and UIL eligibility.
• Supervise student-athletes before, during, and after practices, meets, travel, offseason workouts, and team activities.
• Assist with meet preparation, event entries, relay assignments, equipment, uniforms, timing, field event support, transportation, and team organization.
• Reinforce program expectations established by the Head Girls Track Coach.
• Promote discipline, teamwork, accountability, sportsmanship, effort, and pride in Palmview High School and La Joya ISD.
• Maintain positive and professional communication with students, parents, staff, and coaches.
• Support campus and district athletic department expectations.

TRACK PROGRAM SUPPORT

• Assist in developing proper track and field technique and event understanding.
• Help student-athletes improve running form, starts, acceleration, speed, endurance, pacing, jumping technique, throwing technique, relay exchanges, hurdle technique, and competitive preparation.
• Support beginner and developing athletes through patient instruction, repetition, correction, and encouragement.
• Reinforce safe training habits, proper use of equipment, hydration, recovery, and respect for officials, opponents, teammates, and coaches.
• Assist with equipment management, including blocks, batons, hurdles, cones, measuring tapes, throwing implements, jump equipment, uniforms, first-aid supplies, and team materials.
• Support student-athletes with goal setting, event understanding, meet preparation, and team expectations.
• Assist with tracking attendance, performance, times, distances, academic eligibility, and athlete development.
• Support team-building activities and student leadership within the program.
• Encourage participation, commitment, and year-round athletic development when applicable.
• Support middle school and feeder program alignment as directed by the Head Girls Track Coach.

COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY

• Maintain current CPR, AED, First Aid, concussion, heat illness, and UIL-required certifications.
• Follow all UIL, TEA, district, campus, and athletic department policies.
• Ensure student-athletes are supervised at all times during practices, meets, workouts, and travel.
• Monitor track and field event safety, hydration, weather conditions, equipment condition, and student well-being.
• Report injuries, incidents, safety concerns, or discipline issues to the Head Coach and Athletic Coordinator in a timely manner.
• Follow emergency action procedures and district safety expectations.
• Maintain professional boundaries with student-athletes at all times.
• Promote safe, age-appropriate track and field development and discourage unsafe training practices.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current La Joya ISD employee preferred.
• Valid Texas Teaching Certificate or appropriate employment status with the district.
• Knowledge of track and field fundamentals preferred.
• Coaching experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work under the direction of the Head Girls Coach.
• Strong communication, organization, and supervision skills.
• Commitment to student safety, academic success, and athletic development.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, and staff.
• Follow directions and support the Head Coach’s program expectations.
• Monitor student safety and make sound decisions during practices, meets, workouts, and travel.

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, jogging, bending, lifting, demonstrating technique, and movement during practices and meets.
• Ability to assist with track and field drills, conditioning, equipment setup, and event organization.
• Exposure to outdoor environments, heat, humidity, cold, rain, wind, and athletic facilities.
• Extended hours including mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, meets, invitationals, district competition, playoffs, and travel.

POSITION WORKING DAYS

187 Days + Extended Days for Coaching Duties

Position Type: Stipend / Supplemental Coaching Assignment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this coaching role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to revise the role description or require additional responsibilities when the needs of the district change.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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