Lay Coach - Non-Certified (Volleyball)

Young World Physical Education; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 6,696 - 10,044; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Jonesboro, GA invites applications for a Lay Coach – Non-Certified (Volleyball). This part-time stipend position assists the Head Coach in delivering coaching to K-12 students and helps develop fundamental sport skills.

Responsibilities include instructing students, coordinating practice schedules, and ensuring safety. Candidates must meet GHSA exam requirements within three months and have strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Understanding and knowledge of GHSA rules and procedures.
• Ability to supervise and coach with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches K-12 students on fundamentals of sports.
• Sets rules and policies with coaching staff.
• Assists Head Coach with equipment issuance and try-outs.
• Coordinates and supervises practice schedules and supervise athletes.
• Encourages student athletes to participate at appropriate levels.
• Collaborates with staff to monitor delivery and healthy lifestyles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

GHSA rules knowledge

Safety awareness

Job description

Lay Coach – Non‑Certified (Volleyball)

Assists the Head Coach in the effective delivery of sports/activity coaching to K‑12 secondary school age children. Provides sports activity supervision, training, and coaching to student athletes as assigned by the Head Coach. Develops individuals according to their abilities and encourages them to sustain activity levels. Delivers core movement and sport‑specific skills training. This position reports to the Head Coach.

Responsibilities

• Instructs and coaches K‑12 students on the fundamentals of sports.
• Works with the coaching staff to set rules, policies, and regulations for the team.
• Assists the Head Coach in the systematic issuance of equipment and in coordinating and monitoring try‑outs.
• Assists the Head Coach in coordinating and supervising practice schedules and in supervisory control over athletes and teams assigned.
• Guides and encourages secondary school‑age student athletes to make appropriate decisions about further participation in sport(s) at a level appropriate to their ability.
• Works closely with other staff to coordinate completion and opportunities, initiating where appropriate.
• Works with other partners to help monitor the impact of delivery and healthy lifestyles.
• Performs other duties as assigned and required to perform the above services.

Requirements

• The Georgia High School Association requires that all community coaches complete the “PREPARE/First Aid” and the “Principles for Coaching” exams within three (3) months of their class date.
• Prospective coaches are not allowed to coach until both exams have been successfully completed.
• Understanding and knowledge of rules and regulations presented by the GHSA.
• All community coaches must meet all policies and regulations in accordance with the GHSA Constitution and By‑Laws.
• Recommended age: 21 years or older.
• Ability to manage projects and duties with minimal supervision.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Georgia High School Association Coaching exam required.
• Emphasis on safety precautions; awareness of best training procedures and injury‑preventative actions.
• Regular, frequent contact with internal and external personnel; decision‑making responsibility for issues of moderate importance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with intra‑organizational teams.
• Responsible for supervising athletes, equipment, and staff; high‑level accountability for effective operation and results.
• Variable work environment: Office setting, school grounds, stadiums.
• Requires frequent travel for off‑site competition/training locations.
• Work requires physical effort 70% of the time or more outdoors.
• Moderate lifting based on sport.

Position Type

Part time. This position pays a stipend.

NOTE: Contact the school for additional details about the posting.