Volleyball Assistant Coach

Title: High School Assistant Volleyball Coach

Position Summary: The Assistant Volleyball Coach supports the Head Coach in developing and maintaining a competitive volleyball program that emphasizes student-athlete growth, skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, and academic success. The Assistant Coach plays an active role in teaching fundamentals, supervising athletes, and ensuring compliance with school, district, league, and state athletic policies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Assist the Head Coach in planning, organizing, and conducting practices, drills, and game strategies.
• Coach assigned position groups and provide individualized instruction to athletes.
• Reinforce fundamentals, techniques, and strategies that contribute to player and team development.
• Promote safe play and proper injury-prevention practices.
• Supervise athletes during practices, matches, travel, and team events.
• Support the Head Coach with scouting opponents, reviewing game film, and preparing reports as needed.
• Encourage and monitor athlete academic achievement and eligibility.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect among athletes, coaches, opponents, and officials at all times.
• Ensure compliance with district, league, state association (e.g. KSHSAA), and NFHS rules and regulations.
• Help with care, distribution, and inventory of volleyball equipment, uniforms, and supplies.
• Service as a role model of professionalism, integrity, and high ethical standards on and off the court.
• Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of:
  • Understanding of volleyball fundamentals, rules, and strategies.
  • Knowledge of conditioning, training, and injury-prevention practices.
  • Familiarity with district policies, codes of conduct, and eligibility requirements.
• Skills in:
  • Ability to teach and demonstrate volleyball techniques effectively.
  • Strong communication skills with athletes, staff, and parents.
  • Organizational skills for practices, matches, and player supervision.
  • Ability to provide constructive feedback and encouragement.
• Ability to:
  • Serve as a positive role model for athletes.
  • Collaborate effectively with the Head Coach, athletic staff, and administration.
  • Adapt to different coaching responsibilities as assigned.
  • Model professionalism, sportsmanship, and integrity.

Working Conditions: 

• Work is performed in gyms, weight rooms, and other athletic facilities.
• Evening, weekend, and holiday hours are required for practices, matches, tournaments, meetings, and events.
• Moderate to high physical activity, including demonstrating drills, standing for extended periods, and moving athletic equipment.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree or teaching certificate preferred.
• Previous coaching and/or playing experience in volleyball preferred.
• CPR, First Aide, and AED certification (or ability to obtain)
• Must meet all district and state requirements for employment and coaching.