Head Boys Volleyball Coach

SPRING GROVE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Spring Grove (PA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sylvania in Spring Grove, PA seeks a Volleyball Coach to plan and direct the district’s interscholastic volleyball program. You will teach fundamentals, rules, and team concepts while promoting sportsmanship, personal growth, and academic success in line with district policies.

The role requires leadership, organization, and the ability to work with athletic staff, parents, officials, and administrators. Background checks and required training will be completed.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• College coursework or degree in education, physical education, or related field preferred.
• Previous volleyball coaching or competitive playing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and conditioning techniques.

Aufgaben

• Plan, organize, and conduct volleyball practices, matches, and skill development sessions.
• Instruct student-athletes in individual and team fundamentals, rules, and strategies of volleyball.
• Promote sportsmanship, character development, and adherence to team/school expectations.
• Ensure supervision of student-athletes during practices, games, travel, and activities.
• Develop and enforce team rules aligned with district and athletic guidelines.
• Monitor academic eligibility of student-athletes and support their success.

Kenntnisse

Instruction

Leadership

Communication

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Education/Physical Education coursework

Jobbeschreibung

PURPOSE

The Volleyball Coachis responsible forplanning, organizing, and directing the district’s interscholastic volleyball program. The primary purpose of this position is to instruct student‑athletes in the fundamental skills, rules, strategies, and team concepts of volleyball while promoting sportsmanship, personal growth, and academic successin accordance withdistrict policies and governing athletic association regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GEDrequired

College coursework or degree in education, physical education, or a related field preferred

Previousvolleyball coaching and/or competitive playing experience preferred

Knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, skill development, and conditioning techniques

Completion of required coaching certifications andtraining coursesestablishedby the district and governing athletic association (e.g., PIAA), including concussion management, first aid, and CPR/AED

GENERAL

• Ability to instruct, motivate, and supervise student‑athletes
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and positive student conduct
• Commitment to student safety, injury prevention, and proper technique
• Ability to work collaboratively with athletic staff, administrators, parents/guardians, and officials
• Must complete required background checks and district‑mandated training

REPORTABILITY

The Volleyball Coach reports to the Athletic Director and Building Principal ordesigneeandoperateswithin the district’s athletic department structure.

EVALUATION

Performance is evaluated by the Athletic Director or designeein accordance withdistrict policies, procedures, and applicable agreements.

PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, organize, and conduct volleyball practices, matches, and skill development sessions
• Instruct student‑athletes in individual and team fundamentals, rules, and strategies of volleyball
• Promote good sportsmanship, character development, and adherence to team and school expectations
• Ensureappropriate supervisionof student‑athletes during practices, games, travel, and team activities
• Develop and enforce team rules consistent with district and athletic department guidelines
• Monitor and support the academic eligibility of student‑athletes
• Ensure compliance with district policies and governing athletic association rules and regulations
• Communicate effectively with student‑athletes, parents/guardians, administrators, and athletic staff
• Assistwith equipment inventory, uniforms, and coordination of gymnasium and facility use
• Supervise assistant coaches, if applicable
• Emphasize safety, conditioning, proper technique, and injury prevention
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Athletic Director or designee

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to stand, walk, run, and move about athletic facilities for extended periods
• Ability todemonstrateathletic skills and movements specific to the sport
• Ability to lift, carry, and move athletic equipment and supplies
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies or changing game conditions
• Stamina to work practices and competitions that may occur during evenings, weekends, and in varying weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor athletic facilities, gyms, fields, tracks, and stadiums
• Exposure to varying weather conditions for outdoor sports
• Noise levels may range from moderate to loud during practices and competitions
• Interaction with students, parents/guardians, officials, staff, and community members is frequent

SENSORY ABILITIES

• Ability to clearly see and trackfast‑movingobjects, athletes, and play situations
• Ability to hear instructions, whistle signals, alarms, and verbal communication in noisy environments
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally andnon‑verballywithstudent‑athletesand staff

TEMPERAMENT

• Ability to work effectively with students from diverse backgrounds and ability levels
• Ability tomaintaincomposure and professionalism inhigh‑stressor emotionally charged situations
• Ability to exercise patience, fairness, and sound judgment
• Ability to model positive behavior, sportsmanship, and ethical conductat all times

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• Ability to plan, organize, and implement practices and competitions
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, and safety guidelines
• Ability to make quick decisions intime‑sensitivesituations
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to student needs, safety concerns, and emergencies

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Knowledge ofsport‑specificrules, techniques, and strategies
• Ability to teach, motivate, and evaluatestudent‑athletes
• Strong communicationand interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise students and ensure adherence to codes of conduct
• Ability tomaintainrequired records, communicate effectively with families, and collaborate with school personnel

LICENSE

• Valid Driver’s License

Theposition specificationsdescribed here are the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.Additionalduties may be assigned.