What are the responsibilities and job description for the Girls Volleyball - Head Varsity Coach position at Greensboro Day School?
REPORTS TO:
Director of Athletics
FLSA JOB CLASSIFICATION:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal
JOB PURPOSE:
The Head Varsity Coach is responsible for leading the Upper School’s varsity team as well as overseeing all sub-varsity programs, including middle school, in their specific sport. GDS is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association (NCISAA) and the Piedmont Triad Athletic Conference (PTAC). GDS competes in PTAC postseason championships and competes in the NCISAA state series. GDS follows the rules and regulations of the NCISAA and PTAC.
The Head Varsity Coach models the GDS Community Cornerstones of Respect, Kindness, Integrity, and Responsibility.
This position has a variable schedule that requires regular evening and possible weekend hours. The 2026 Girls Volleyball season officially starts on August 3, 2026. The season concludes October 31, 2026 with the NCISAA State Championships. In addition, the head varsity coach will be responsible for coordinating off-season workouts and practices within the guidelines of the NCISAA.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coaches the Varsity team educating students on the rules of the game and proper etiquette following NFHS, NCISAA, and GDS guidelines
Responsible, with the Director of Athletics, for finding qualified assistant coaches to serve at the varsity and sub-varsity levels
Maintains a clear practice schedule
Maintains equipment and inventory including team uniforms
Supervises students on bus to away matches, during practices, and home and away games
Updates practice schedule and communications on myGDS
Updates rosters, schedules, and scores on MaxPreps and myGDS
Communicates with parents each week on upcoming practice and game schedule
Works with the assistant athletic director on creating a competitive and balanced schedule
Completes and has an understanding of documents and courses related to such areas as coaching expectations, concussion awareness, GDS emergency action plans, and sudden cardiac emergency awareness
Understands the regulations and policies of the NCISAA
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics and/or the Head of School
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WORKING CONDITIONS:
Daily work requires supervising students indoors as well as outdoors at times including traveling to away contests and events. Some weekend, evening, or early morning work may be required from time to time depending on the season schedule.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
All coaches must be able to provide adequate supervision indoors and outdoors, and they must be able to ensure the safety of students during practices and contests or events. They must be able to move quickly and frequently from standing to sitting with ease and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to traverse various athletic grounds and facilities. This position has frequent exposure to loud sounds and high noise levels on a weekly basis.
DIRECT REPORTS:
There are no direct reports for the Head Varsity Coach.