Volunteer Athletic Coach

Athletics/Activities Department

Palmyra (VA)

On-site

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A regional educational institution in Palmyra is looking for a Volunteer Athletic Coach to support the athletic program. The role involves instructing athletes in strategies and training while maintaining discipline and cooperation in the sports environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma and experience working with youth. This position is unpaid and seasonal, providing a unique opportunity to gain coaching experience in a supportive school setting.

Qualifications

Valid Virginia Driver’s license is required.
Experience with coaching is preferred.
Must have substantial knowledge of the sports technical aspects.

Responsibilities

Instruct athletes in fundamental strategy and physical training.
Assist head coach in preparing for sports events.
Supervise practices, games, and student athletes.

Skills

Experience working with children

Knowledge of athletic policies

Ability to maintain discipline

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteer Athletic Coach

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Job Details

Job ID: 4892880

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Dec 17, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Please contact Scott Morris, FCPS Athletic Director, at scmorris@apps.fluco.org for details regarding coaching vacancies, stipends, and requirements.

Go Flucos!

Job Title: Athletic Coach - Volunteer Athletic Coach

Salary Scale: Stipends available for select positions (vary per season and position)

Reports To: Athletic Director, Principal, Executive Director of Human Resources

SUMMARY

To carry out the aims and objectives of the sport program as outlined by the head coach and school administration. To instruct athletes in individual and team fundamental strategy and physical training necessary to realize a degree of individual and team success. Assignments and locations may vary daily based on the needs of the program, school(s) and division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Has a working knowledge of all the athletic policies approved by the school board and is responsible for its implementation.
Has knowledge of the existing school district, state and league regulations. Implements same consistently.
Understands the proper administrative line of command and refers all student and parent requests or grievances through proper channels. Is aware of all public/staff/departmental meetings that require attendance.
Maintains discipline and works to increase morale and cooperation within the school sports program and school community.
To assist with the supervision of student/athletes before practice, during practice and after practice and/or games.

Administrative Duties:

Assists the head coach in preparation for scheduled sports events or practices and adheres to scheduled facility times. Coordinates program with maintenance and school employees.
Provides documentation to athletic director needed to fulfill state and system requirements concerning physical examinations, parental consent, and eligibility.
Provides proper safeguards for maintenance and protection of assigned equipment sites.

Student Related Responsibilities:

Provides training rules and other sports specific regulations to each candidate.
Supervises practices, games and team trips. Takes all necessary measures to safeguard each participant. This includes supervision in the locker rooms.
Directs student managers and statisticians.
Implements school conduct code. Delineates due process when the enforcement of discipline is necessary. Contacts parents when a student is alleged to have violated the athletic code.
Accountable to the head coach for all equipment. Collects the cost of any equipment lost or not returned. Arranges for issuing, marking, and storing of equipment and submits an annual inventory and current records. Responsible for cleanliness and maintenance of specific sport equipment.
Recommends budgetary items to the head coach for next year in his/her area of the program.
Monitors equipment rooms and coaches’ offices and authorizes who may enter.
Permits the athletes to only be in authorized areas of the building at the appropriate times.
Examines locker rooms before and after practices and games, checking on general cleanliness of the facility.
Secures all doors, lights, windows, and locks before leaving building, even if custodians are on duty.
Instills in each player a respect for equipment and school property, its care and proper use.

Program Responsibilities:

Assist the head coach in carrying out his responsibilities.
Issues press releases and school announcements.
Instructs team members concerning changes in rules. Teaches fundamentals of the sport as outlined by the head coach.
Maintains a record of team statistics and requirements for lettering.
Works within the basic framework and philosophy of the head coach of that sport.
Attends all staff meetings and carries out scouting assignments as outlined by the head coach.
Supervises players before and after practice. Adequately prepares and helps players.
Helps in the planning and implementation of both in-season and out-of-season conditioning and weight programs.
Conducts discussion with other coaches in private.
Strives to improve skills by attending clinics and using resources made available by the head coach.
Attends contests of other teams in the program when possible.
Performs other duties that are consistent with the nature of the position and/or that are required by the head coach.
Assists in taking care of playing surface and area for your particular sport.

All head coaches and their staff are required to complete the coaches education test as provided by the VHSL. All current coaches must complete the VHSL component which is III. All coaches hired as of September 2010 must complete all three sections of the test.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Virginia Driver’s license.

Must meet all training requirements and certifications as established by the FCPS Athletic Department and VHSL.

Valid Virginia Teaching License (preferred).

Education and/or Experience

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Experience working with children preferred.

Successful coaching experience in assigned sport is preferred.

Must have substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of the sport and at the same time must continue to examine new theories and procedures pertinent to the field.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must be able to lift overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Lifting or moving children to wheelchair, table, desk, or bathroom. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds such as pushing a child on a bike or swing, or moving/rearranging furniture. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to work both inside and outside and within various degrees of noise, temperature, and air quality. Interruptions are routine and flexibility and patience are required. Must be self‑motivated and able to complete job assignment under stressful conditions.

Terms of Employment

Seasonal stipend and contract are available for certain positions. Terms may vary based on the needs of the program, school(s) and division.

Position Type: Volunteer - Unpaid

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

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