Head Coach - Boys Volleyball

LEAP Academy University Charter School; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 5,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contracted Seasonal Stipend

Job summary

LEAP Academy University Charter School seeks a Head Coach - Boys Volleyball to lead athletic development and peak performance across competitions, trials, and events. You will partner with the Athletic Director to implement a recruiting strategy and drive team success through strategic planning and quality coaching.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, NJSIAA certification, CPR & First Aid, and a proven leadership track. Availability for all games is essential; a seasonal stipend is provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• NJSIAA Certified.
• CPR & First Aid Certified.
• Proven track record of leadership and team progression.
• Knowledgeable on latest development and training methods.
• Must be available for all games.

Responsibilities

• Recruit a strong, high quality team (min 15 per sport).
• Schedule athletes for sports physicals with Wellness Clinic.
• Plan at least three fundraisers for team purchases.
• Arrange transportation to competitions and events.
• Coordinate with Student Management Team on grades and eligibility.
• Develop practice schedules and share with principals.
• Document injuries and seek medical attention as needed.
• Plan and prep Senior Night Home Game.
• Communicate rules and procedures of the sport.
• Motivate athletes and guide fitness conditioning.
• Advise on nutrition, health, safety, and equipment use.
• Track and log athlete performance during practices.
• Maintain team attendance, participation, and behavior.
• Communicate with families via Remind Me; plan parent meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Fitness training

Education

Bachelor's degree

NJSIAA Certified

CPR & First Aid Certified

Job description

LEAP Academy University Charter School is seeking a highly qualified Head Coach - Boys Volleyball to partner with the Athletic Director (AD) to assist athletes in their skill development and ensure peak performance and fitness are achieved during competitions, tournaments, matches, trials, and all qualifying events. The Coach will provide insight on play strategies for difficult moves and goals. This position will provide leadership to the team, implementing, and maintaining a quality recruiting strategy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Administrative

• Responsible for recruiting a strong, high quality team; maintaining the minimum of 15 per sport.
• Responsible for scheduling all athletes for their sports physicals with the Wellness Clinic;
• Plan/Propose a minimum of three (3) fundraisers to help with necessary team purchases;
• Arranges for transportation to various sporting engagements;
• Partner with Student Management Team to get weekly updates on student's grades and any disciplinary actions to ensure eligibility to play;
• Develop team practice schedule, sharing it with Principals and Office Managers to ensure district-wide knowledge;
• Responsible for documents an injuries and seeking medical attention when necessary;
• Responsible for planning and prepping "Senior Night" Home Game.

Coaching

• Effectively communicate the rules and procedures of the sport;
• Motivate and provide direction to athletes on self-development in preparation of having the advantage over competitors;
• Plan and implement fitness conditioning training schedule;
• Advise and counsel athletes on nutrition, health, safety and use of sports equipment;
• Assess, evaluate, and maintain a log of athletes' performance during practices and drills;
• Promote a teambuilding spiriting to support success gains in events;
• Monitoring athletes' attendance, participation, and behavior at all times;

Communication

• Continual and timely communication with families utilizing "Remind Me" app ensuring it is updated;
• Plan Parent Meetings three (3) during the season (beginning, midway, and at the end);
• Maintaining constant communication with Athletic Director, Lead Person, and Principals

Salary & Benefits

• Contracted Seasonal Stipend
• Not benefits eligible

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required;
• New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Certified;
• CPR & First Aid Certified;
• Proven track record of successful leadership and team progression;
• Knowledgeable on the latest development and innovative training methods and techniques;
• Must be available for all games.