Volleyball Head Coach# Volleyball Head CoachSt. Andrew's Episcopal School - NC - Ridgeland, MS 39157## OverviewPosition TypeSeasonal## QualificationsObjective: To oversee the effective administration and growth of all aspects of the volleyball program.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:* Analyze, demonstrate, and explain basic skills, knowledge, and strategies of volleyball.* Instruct student-athletes in the safety practices associated with volleyball.* Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, discipline, respect, and good sportsmanship.* Recruit, train, and supervise assistant coaches in conjunction with the Head of Athletics.* Understand and implement all appropriate rules and regulations according to MHSAA guidelines.* Ensure the integrity and fairness of all sports’ tryouts and selection processes, including appropriate and timely notifications that honors the dignity of students regarding their selection.* Work with administrators and faculty to plan and implement instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student-athletes.* Maintain proper control and discipline in a positive manner by establishing good, wholesome rapport through healthy, professional relationships among students involved in athletic programs.* Monitor and enforce student-athlete eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.* Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate student-athletes' abilities initially and on a regular basis.* Establish and maintain open communication with parents/guardians, students, other coaches, administrators, and faculty.* Work with Athletic department personnel to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.* Instruct student-athletes in the proper care and use of materials and equipment.* Maintain a current inventory of all fixed assets within the program.* Oversee the process of ordering, cleaning, repairing, and storing athletic equipment and uniforms.* Accompany and supervise student-athletes during athletic competitions in volleyball during away games.* Instruct and advise students on NCAA regulations with regard to academic requirements for scholarships and recruiting practices.* Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with the student handbook.* Encourage sportsmanlike conduct in all phases of athletic participation.* Organize and assist with special activities such as homecoming, lower school visits, senior night, banquets, awards night, and pep rallies.* Develop and implement strategies to increase interest in volleyball participation.* Stay abreast of the latest advances in coaching.Work Environment:Physical demands include:* Ability to demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to be used by the students.* Ability to visually monitor students.* Ability to operate fitness and strength and conditioning equipment.* Sitting, standing, lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.), reaching, squatting, climbing stairs, kneeling, and moving equipment/boxes (up to 50 lbs.)