Head Coach Middle School Volleyball

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise athletic activities, contests, and practice sessions to promote individual growth in athletic skills, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
• Work with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Establish performance criteria for competition and evaluate students’ athletic abilities initially and on a regular basis.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect student athletes, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Monitor and enforce student eligibility criteria for extracurricular participation.
• Work with athletic director to schedule competitions and coordinate arrangements.
• Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of coaching program and make changes based on findings.
• Accompany and supervise student athletes during athletic competitions in assigned sports on out-of-town trips.
• Apply and enforce student discipline during athletic contests, practice sessions, and while on trips off school property in accordance with Student Code of Conduct and student handbook.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or MSHSAA Requirements for Athletic Coaches.
• General knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures.
• Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.