Junior Varsity Coach Girls Volleyball

This position instructs middle school athletes in the fundamental skills, strategy and physical training necessary for them to realize a degree of individual and team success in their program. The employee must understand and abide by all building, Tacoma School District and Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises student athletes to promote effective student learning through participation in athletic activities.
• Organizes practice sessions that are both stimulating and instructive; conducts practice with 7th and 8th grade teams four days a week and 6th grade teams two days a week, immediately after school with the idea of developing the athlete’s greatest potential; teaches basic fundamental skills of the sport; prepares daily practice activities and keeps records on file; emphasizes and promotes good sportsmanship in the conduct of team members and coaches.
• Informs students and parents of the proper procedures of eligibility and special rules for the particular sport; posts rules and issues them to each participant.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of building, Tacoma School District, and WIAA policies, regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of effective coaching practices/techniques for the particular sport.
• Ability to comply with WIAA coaching standards.
• Ability to motivate students.
• Ability to exercise fairness in dealing with student athletes.
• Ability to conduct oneself in an ethical and exemplary manner at all times.
• Ability to maintain poise and composure during practice and games.
• Ability to relate to students of differing athletic abilities.