Head High School Varsity Boys Volleyball Coach

Duties:

• Organize, prepare, and conduct open tryouts.
• Assist in academic monitoring and support for all student-athletes.
• Determine the system of play to be used.
• Coordinate an effective in-season and off-season conditioning program.
• Assist the Athletic Director with scheduling competitions.
• Discuss the proposed budget for the program for each upcoming season with the Athletic Director and recommend the purchasing of equipment and uniforms.
• Follow the care plan of the athletic training staff for prevention and care of player injuries and other health-related issues.
• Maintain current health care certifications. (First Aid, CPR/AED).
• Project positive coaching behavior during practice, home, and away competitions, and traveling.
• Develop an effective recruiting system with the Athletic Director that is in line with the admissions guidelines of the school.
• Provide guidance and support to enhance a student-athlete’s welfare regarding his/her academic and athletic experience while at Girard College.
• Evaluate team and individual performances.
• Enforce all Girard College policies and procedures.

Skills:

• Be able to lead, monitor and coordinate training and practice sessions.
• Be able to motivate, teach, and enforce sportsmanship.
• Be able to effectively communicate team rules to players and families.
• Be able to communicate effectively and consistently with players, coaches, administrators, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Be able to always model sportsmanship.
• Be able to recruit academically and athletically qualified student-athletes for admission to Girard College.
• Be able to work in an educational environment and maintain a relationship with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students.
• Be able to address and resolve any issues that arise with a student-athlete, the team and/or a member of the coaching staff.
• Be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time, and work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Be able to lift at least fifty pounds.