Date Posted:
1/19/2023The Lower Lever Head Volleyball Coach shall have the primary responsibilities to mentor, coach and develop high school Athletes. In collaboration with key stakeholders, the Volleyball Coach will foster a team environment amongst the athletic community at Loyola.
The Volleyball Coach will help with the execution of campus wide events and initiatives that align diversity, equity and inclusion with the school’s Catholic identity, mission, Ignatian Spirituality, and the school’s commitments to celebrate, educate and advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion. A successful candidate for the position should be able to collaborate, partner and communicate well with faculty, staff, students and community members.

• Emphasize the values of leadership, sportsmanship and goodness, values that lie at the core of the athletic program here at Loyola Academy.
• Consults with department heads, staff managers, and administrators to establish coordinated efforts to minimize workplace conflict; and develops resources and tools to aid Loyola Academy in fostering a culture of respect, collaboration and problem resolution.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

• Have previous successful club, high school or college coaching experience. Organized, hard-working and demonstrate a strong desire to develop young players. Coach will be focused on player development, implementing practice plans and other necessary functions of the program. Games and practices can occur Monday through Saturdays.
• Ability to handle information of sensitive and confidential nature in the utmost professional manner. Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills. Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills. Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks/projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to perform complex tasks and prioritize multiple projects.
• Demonstrated ability to engage others in difficult conversations and manage conflict.
• Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information, protect the assets of the institution, act ethically and with integrity, adhere to the administrative and operational policies of Loyola Academy and perform the duties of your position consistent with those policies and the institution’s expectations.
• Commitment to the principles of Jesuit education as outlined in Loyola Academy’s mission statement.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling equipment of average weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

• The position requires a bachelor degree, one to three (1-3) plus years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Previous work at Loyola Academy is preferred.
• All coaches will be required to complete ASEP or NFHS certificate and keep up with IHSA compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures. Familiar with learning management systems (e.g., Blackbaud)] for education.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that may include working nights and weekends.
• Pre-Employment screening is required: criminal background check and drug testing.

Behaviors

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization