Suttons Bay Public Schools is hiring a middle school volleyball coach who is community focused to work with our 7th graders for the 2024-25 school year. Candidates must be student centered and be a positive role model for their team. Coaching experience is preferred, although those who have played the game will also be considered.

Qualifications:

• Experience coaching the sport preferred
• Experience working with high school age student athletes
• Strong, positive, leadership and organizational skills

Performance Responsibilities:

• Must conduct regular practice and team conditioning. Some practice and conditioning may happen out of season
• The ability to motivate and lead student athletes
• Instruct the team on game strategies, techniques and skill building under the varsity coaches direction
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and sportsmanship
• Adheres to the MHSAA Coaches Guidebook and Suttons Bay Coaches Handbook
• Acts as a positive role model on and off the field
• Engages with local and community programs related to the sport
• Maintains competency in MHSAA rules, event procedures, coaching techniques and general information about all aspects of the sport.
• Communicates effectively with the Athletic Department and Varsity Coach regarding scheduling, budget, injuries, etc.
• Communicates effectively with Suttons Bay Athletic Boosters in support of their program
• Communicates effectively with parents and the community regarding all aspects of the program
• Follows district policies and procedures regarding facility use, transportation, purchasing, fundraising, etc.
• Provides adequate supervision of events until all athletes have left the facilities
• Maintains adequate records of rosters, stats and awards
• Effectively recognizes the efforts of student-athletes and plans special events in this regard (banquets, parent night, etc.)
• Establishes and maintains the importance of the meaning of student-athlete, including check-ins with all stakeholders about student eligibility
• Must be CPR and First Aide Certified

Terms of Employment

• Part-time, sport season position.
• Pay is based on Schedule B of the SBEA contract
• Athletic positions are for a period of one season (school year) and require yearly Board of Education approval with positive evaluations.