What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Coach, Girls Varsity Volleyball - Athletics position at Punahou School?
Punahou Athletics plays an integral role in the student experience. The philosophy of Punahou Athletics encourages student athletes, within the framework of the educational mission of the school, to be the best that they can be, to be the best team person, and to be a true team player, with the idea that this is what defines winning. The Athletics Department supports more than 120 teams in over 30 sports. Punahou’s athletic teams have enjoyed unparalleled success since the school was founded in 1841. The school also received notable recognition in Sports Illustrated as the top high school athletic program in the country. The coaching staff at Punahou School plays a significant role in the success of its Athletics program and the education of our students.
Punahou School is actively recruiting an Associate Coach for the Girls Varsity Volleyball team. Coaches at Punahou School play a pivotal role in both athletic and educational outcomes. The Associate Coach supports the Program Head Coach, assuming leadership in their absence. This role acts as a bridge between leadership and assistants. They play a pivotal role in both athletic and educational outcomes by implementing the program vision at the team level.
Position Details:
- Work Year: 3 Months
- School Year: 2026-2027, Fall Season
- Work Hours: Monday - Friday late afternoons, and weekends
- Stipend Range*: $2,900 - $5,240 - Compensation is commensurate with qualifications
*Punahou School offers a comprehensive total rewards program that includes competitive pay. Pay for selected candidates will be determined by various factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, relevant training and experience, and internal equity.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
- Two (2) years of experience including demonstrated leadership in a successful interscholastic program as a coach, or other significant leadership experience in building and maintaining a successful large school program, or other professional athletic-related experience.
- National Federation of High School (NFHS) certifications needed before the first day of employment: Fundamentals of Coaching, Concussions in Sports,
- Heat Illness Prevention, and Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
- Background in teaching preferred, with experience working with adolescents.
- Experience managing staff preferred.
- Knowledge of the value of athletics and competition at the intermediate and high school level.
- Substantial knowledge of the game as demonstrated through the development of comprehensive practice plans, offensive and defensive schemes, implementation of off-season expectations for student athletes, and the implementation of effective and contemporary teaching/coaching practices.