Head Volleyball Coach

West Ada School District; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

West Ada School District is seeking a Head Coach of Athletics to lead and oversee the high school athletic program, including coaching, training, and mentoring student-athletes.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and the community. Responsibilities include program development, budgeting, fundraising, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, NFHS, IHSAA, and WASD policies and regulations.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Background check will be conducted if offered the position.
• Minimum of 5 years coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all levels of the program.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of student-athletes, providing feedback and guidance.
• Ensure compliance with Idaho High School Activities Association and WASD policies.
• Foster a positive team culture emphasizing sportsmanship, teamwork and growth.
• Coordinate with the Athletics Director to schedule practices and games.
• Oversee and manage the department budget and fundraising strategies.
• Ensure athletic facilities are maintained and safe.
• Communicate expectations to students, staff and community stakeholders.
• Promote the program within the school and community.
• Support student-athletes in academic success and achievements.
• Report athletic injuries to the Athletic Trainer (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Team motivation

Public speaking

Time management

Integrity

Relationship building

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

West Ada School District

Head Coach of Athletics

Purpose

The Head Coach of Athletics is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the athletic program, including coaching, training, and mentoring student-athletes. This role requires a dynamic leader with a passion for sports, a commitment to student development, and the ability to foster a positive and competitive environment and build relationships with the community.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general supervision from the Athletics and Activities Director.

Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs for all levels of the program.
• Recruit, train, evaluate, and mentor assistant coaches and support staff.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of student-athletes, providing feedback and guidance to help them achieve their full potential.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, procedures and trainings as governed by Idaho High School Activities Association and the West Ada School District.
• Foster a positive team culture that emphasizes sportsmanship, teamwork, and personal growth.
• Coordinate with the Activities/Athletic Director to schedule and manage practices, games, and other events.
• Oversee and manage the athletic department’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources, monitoring expenditures, and adhering to financial policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement effective fundraising strategies to help supplement financial support for the athletic program.
• Ensure the athletic facilities are well-maintained, safe, and meet the needs of the athletes and staff.
• Communicate expectations to all stakeholders and student athletes.
• Promote the athletic program within the school and the community to all stakeholders.
• Provide support and guidance to student-athletes in their academic success and achievements.
• Communicate and report all athletic injuries to the Athletic Trainer (HIGH SCHOOL ONLY)

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of HIPAA, FERPA, NFHS, IHSAA, and WASD policies and regulations
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to:
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of student-athletes, coaches, and administrators.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to motivate and inspire student-athletes.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• All candidates will be subject to a background check if offered the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years (preferred) of relevant coaching experience, with a proven track record of success.

Essential Physical Abilities

• Sufficient personal mobility, flexibility, coordination, and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Safely work with and supervise students during practices and athletic activities
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and move throughout gymnasiums, athletic fields, and other activity areas for extended periods of time; demonstrate or participate in physical activities as appropriate; and lift, carry, or move equipment weighing up to 20 pounds

Evaluation

Yearly by supervisor

Terms of Employment

To be determined by calendar year.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

• If you are chosen for this position your employment with the District would be "at will". Employment at Will means that the employee or the District may terminate the employment relationship with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.
• As per Idaho Code 65-5-1/65-503: "Eligible veterans are provided advantages in public employment in Idaho…"

Approved: R & R Tean 9/28/26