Assistant Volleyball Coach

Job Title: Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach 

Department: Athletics

Reports to: Activities Director

Classification: Exempt

Summary

In accordance with district policies and procedures, the assistant athletic coach will carry out the aims of the district athletic program and MSHSAA.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

A person who holds this position must:

• Be responsible for the information contained in the Wildcat Standards and implementation of the policies/procedures/goals therein.
• Support the head athletic coach in that particular sport and the total athletic program of Neosho School District in general.
• Complete all MSHSAA coaching requirements.
• Attend staff and team meetings when called by the head coach.
• Assume any duties assigned by the head athletic coach pertaining to the overall athletic program of the particular sport. Some of these duties might be: conducting portions of practice drills, handling equipment, determining eligibility, working with student managers, public relations, and statistics.
• In the absence of the head athletic coach, he/she shall assume all responsibilities herein designated as those of the head athletic coach.
• Perform other duties related to the position of assistant athletic coach as requested by the high school principal and/or activities director

Supervisory Duties

Supervision of student athletes at all times. This includes practices, games, and locker room supervision until all student athletes have left the building and ensuring that the facility is locked.

Qualifications

Prior coaching experience is desired.

Must successfully pass a background check.

Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of child growth and development at each level of instruction and of the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of adolescent students. Demonstrated ability to participate in physically demanding athletic activities. Possesses knowledge of effective behavior management methods. Ability to exercise good judgment and work in a dynamic environment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; run; jump; stretch; stand; sit; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The employee may occasionally climb stairs, ropes or ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision. The employee must have the ability to demonstrate proper techniques and skills needed for athletic participation.

Attendance

Mandatory attendance at all practices, meetings and contests that pertain to the team. Evening and weekend hours as required.

The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an individual will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Conditions and Environment

Typical office environment

Outdoor work

Work in rain or snow

Work in heat or cold

Noisy environment

Distractions