Girls Freshman Volleyball Coach

Under the supervision of the East Grand Rapids High School (EGRHS) Athletic Director and the head volleyball coach, the girls freshman volleyball coach is responsible for the duties assigned by the head volleyball coach. The coach will develop individual and team skills and continue to build upon the “Tradition of Excellence” of the East Grand Rapids athletic program.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate and implement a program that fulfills the role of interscholastic athletics in a high school setting.
• Ability to lead by example and develop professional, yet meaningful relationships with all stakeholders.
• Willingness to implement and sustain a culture of success and accountability that places student development and sportsmanship at the forefront of the program.
• Experience, willingness and commitment to include equity, social justice, and inclusion in all practices.
• Ability to work cooperatively with players, parents, boosters, fans, and the media.
• Ability to plan and implement practices that build fundamental skills, and demonstrate an ability to adapt practices and drills to fit the differing levels of ability of student athletes and teams.
• Ability to encourage student athletes to participate in volleyball, and advocate for continued growth of the program throughout the community.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with strength and conditioning coaches to implement in-season training program.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D.).
• Successful volleyball coaching experience or college coaching/playing experience (desired).
• Flexible time commitment.
• Knowledge of MHSAA rules and regulations.
• CPR/AED certification.
• First aid knowledge (desired).