Head Girls' Volleyball Coach

Breck School; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution is looking for a Head Girls' Volleyball Coach to provide leadership and manage the volleyball program. Responsibilities include developing athletes, coordinating practices, and fostering a positive team culture. Ideal candidates will have significant coaching experience and excellent communication skills. This in-person position is located in Golden Valley, MN, and is vital for promoting inclusivity and sportsmanship within the school community.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience coaching Girls' Volleyball at the high school level, preferably as head coach.
• Understanding of Girls' Volleyball fundamentals and effective coaching strategies.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders.
• Exhibits professionalism, organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone and culture of the team, modeling teamwork and respect.
• Manage practices and athletic events, working with student athletes.
• Coordinate the development of the Girls' Volleyball program.
• Coordinate the development of the Girls' Volleyball program within the Breck community.
• Oversee coaching staff; ensure all Girls' Volleyball coaches work together toward a common goal and provide unity across all levels and teams.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide year‑round support.
• Coordinate off‑season training in June and July to provide Girls' Volleyball athletes the opportunity for additional sport‑specific training.
• Encourage and support multi‑sport athletes within Breck.
• Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
• Act as a team representative when promoting the sport externally.
• Participate in special activities, such as parent meetings, senior night, banquets, etc.
• Attend meetings and events to improve coaching performance, such as professional development meetings, clinics, etc.

Skills

Coaching techniques

Communication skills

Team management

Interpersonal skills

Recruiting

Relationship building

Job description

Role: Volleyball Head Coach

Location: Golden Valley, MN (in person position)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Season duration: Approximately August–November

Reports to: Director of Athletics

Breck Overview

Breck School is a preschool through twelve, coeducational college preparatory, Episcopal day school located in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with a national reputation for excellence and achievement in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our School’s Episcopal roots are lived through an unwavering commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging where we respect the dignity of every human being. We prioritize lifelong learning and a commitment to the greater good. We are a community of highly engaged and motivated students, faculty, staff, and school leaders focused on building trusting relationships and strong academic scholarship through a practice of bridging research to practice. Upon graduation, Breck students are prepared for a life of intellectual curiosity, self-knowledge, and social responsibility, matriculating to colleges and universities throughout the world.

Position Overview

The Head Girls' Volleyball Coach is responsible for providing visionary leadership for the Girls' Volleyball Program. This person is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the program, including recruiting within the school, oversight and management of the staff, and development of individual team members. In partnership with the Breck Athletics team, the Head Girls' Volleyball Coach is required to abide by rules and regulations of the NFHS, the MSHSL, IMAC Conference and Breck School.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone and culture of the team – model teamwork, trust, inclusivity, respect, and leadership; encourage sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
• Manage and supervise practices and athletic events.
• Work with student athletes to improve their abilities in Girls' Volleyball.
• Coordinate the development of the Girls' Volleyball program within the Breck community.
• Oversee coaching staff; ensure all Girls' Volleyball coaches work together toward a common goal and provide unity across all levels and teams.
• Develop a regular practice schedule and organize practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Work with the Strength and Conditioning Coach to provide year‑round support.
• While abiding by MSHSL bylaws, coordinate off‑season training in June and July to provide Girls' Volleyball athletes the opportunity for additional sport‑specific training.
• Encourage and support multi‑sport athletes within Breck.
• Assist student athletes with college recruitment.
• Act as a team representative when promoting the sport externally.
• Participate in special activities, such as parent meetings, senior night, banquets, etc.
• Attend meetings and events to improve coaching performance, such as professional development meetings, clinics, etc.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience coaching Girls' Volleyball at the high school level (head coaching experience preferred).
• Understanding of Girls' Volleyball fundamentals and effective coaching techniques and skills, including rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of Girls' Volleyball.
• Experience building and maintaining effective working relationships with school administrators, governing organizations (MSHSL, etc.), opponents, staff, parents, and athletes.
• Exhibits professionalism, organizational, communication, delegation, and interpersonal skills.