North Lawrence Community Schools
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Team Development: Coach and mentor middle school students in volleyball, teaching both fundamental and advanced techniques in a way that promotes personal growth, teamwork, and a love for the sport.
- Practice Planning: Plan and conduct engaging, skill-building practices that focus on individual development as well as team strategy.
- Game Preparation: Prepare the team for competitive matches, including setting up game strategies, assigning player roles, and ensuring athletes are physically and mentally prepared.
- Student-Athlete Support: Monitor the academic progress and overall well-being of student-athletes, ensuring they balance sports and schoolwork.
- Team Management: Maintain effective communication with student-athletes, assistant coaches, and parents. Ensure that all players are treated with respect and encouraged to grow.
- Behavioral Expectations: Promote sportsmanship, positive character, and respect both on and off the court. Hold athletes accountable for maintaining appropriate conduct.
- Safety & Compliance: Ensure all practices and games are conducted safely, adhering to league regulations, school policies, and safety guidelines.
- Game Day Responsibilities: Attend and coach at scheduled games, managing player rotations, providing in-game guidance, and leading by example.
Qualifications:
- Previous coaching experience, preferably in volleyball, or a strong background in playing competitive volleyball (required).
- A passion for teaching and mentoring young athletes.
- Strong knowledge of volleyball rules, strategies, and techniques.