Head Coach, Varsity Volleyball — Lead Team to Excellence

GRAHAM HIGH SCHOOL; St. Paris (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Local School District’s Graham High School in Saint Paris, Ohio is seeking a Head Coach Varsity Volleyball to lead our program. The role focuses on coaching, game strategy, and student-athlete development.

You will oversee practice sessions, coordinate with the athletic director, ensure safety, eligibility, and compliance, and foster academic success while promoting fair play and school spirit.

Qualifications

• Coaching and program specific skills substantiated by training and/or work experience.
• Meets all mandated health screening requirements.
• A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Embodies high ethical standards and integrity. Accepts responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies, and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Ability to establish working relationships with co-workers and function as part of a cohesive team.
• Commitment to keep current with work skills essential to the objectives of the position.
• Well-informed about interscholastic athletic program regulations.
• Valid Pupil Activity Supervisor Permit.
• Available to work irregular hours and/or a non-traditional schedule.

Responsibilities

• Works with student athletes to improve personal and teamwork skills.
• Provides support, guidance, and accountability to help students benefit from program participation.
• Refers district policy interpretation inquiries to administrators.
• Advances the district’s professional image. Maintains open/effective communications.
• Uses problem-solving techniques to tactfully address and resolve questions/concerns.
• Reviews procedures and schedules before the start of the season.
• Consults with the athletic director to evaluate program needs.
• Promotes the proper use and care of district property.
• Attends mandatory programs (e.g., rules interpretation, safety clinics, etc.).
• Monitors innovations, evaluates activities, and recommends program improvements.
• Coordinates the development of off-season activities (e.g., summer training, clinics, etc.).
• Helps parents/students understand program objectives and performance standards.
• Explains student responsibilities (e.g., scholastic eligibility permission forms, medical exams, activity schedules, letters, awards, participation certificates, insurance coverage, waiver forms, etc.).
• Encourages student involvement in program activities.
• Verifies medical/scholastic eligibility.
• Promotes academic success as an important priority for all students.
• Organizes team tryouts.
• Maintains the integrity of the selection process.
• Organizes and supervises practice sessions.
• Coordinates activities with the school calendar.
• Gives the athletic director a copy of all student communications.
• Ensures that all athletes receive appropriate instruction, support, and opportunities to participate.
• Helps assign and track equipment issued to staff and students.
• Helps supervise the preparation of athletic fields and practice/training areas as directed.
• Teaches precautions/procedures to help students prevent injuries.
• Ensures that equipment is appropriate for participants’ physical development and skill level.
• Ensures that required medical authorizations forms are on file and readily available.
• Documents all injuries that require treatment.
• Evaluates individual/team performance.
• Prepares statistics.
• Develops/refines game strategies.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises student managers, trainers, and scouts.
• Helps the athletic director secure personnel for home games when requested.
• Upholds the athletic conduct code.
• Implements effective pupil management procedures.
• Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Promotes fair play.
• Demonstrates respect for rules, officials, and opponents.
• Ensures that communications do not demean or ridicule participant performance.
• Arranges transportation and accompanies the team to sanctioned athletic activities.
• Obtains permission to be away when duties conflict with other assigned responsibilities.

Job description

Graham Local School District’s Graham High School in Saint Paris, Ohio is seeking a Head Coach Varsity Volleyball to lead our program. The role focuses on coaching, game strategy, and student-athlete development.

You will oversee practice sessions, coordinate with the athletic director, ensure safety, eligibility, and compliance, and foster academic success while promoting fair play and school spirit.