GIRLS VOLLEYBALL HEAD COACH (2026-2027 school year)

Purpose Statement:  

This position is responsible for coaching students at Sheridan Hills Christian School. The specific focus of this role is to provide quality coaching with a biblical perspective.   

Personal Qualifications:  

· A born-again believer with a testimony of salvation by receiving Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord.  

· An active member in good standing at a Bible-believing church.  

· Public and private life that demonstrates Biblical qualities of a Christian role model at home, work, and in the community.  

· Practice principles of Christian growth including prayer, study, witnessing, and discipleship.  

· Physical and mental characteristics to perform the job description and duties.  

Coaching Responsibilities:  

1. STUDENT-ATHLETES  

a. Provide devotion and/or prayer during each practice, with intentionality to lead athletes to grow in mind, spirit, and body. Remember our mission is to develop Christian growth and leadership.   

b. Provide recommendations for off-season training and camps.   

c. Manage the balance of developing fitness and skill with beginners.   

d. Advise athletes in their pursuit of athletic goals.   

e. Teach the basic skills and the more complicated skills of the sport.   

2. PRACTICES   

a. Develop and supervise regular practices in-season, unless games prevent it.   

b. Work with A.D. to develop a practice schedule before the season begins.  

c. Notify A.D. of any changes to the practice schedule at least 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation due to emergency, the school office must be notified along with the A.D.   

d. In cases of inclement weather, confer with A.D. about time change or cancellation.  

e. Check practice facility/field before and after each practice for cleanliness and order.   

f. Remain at facility/field at end of practices until all players have left.   

3. GAMES   

a. Dress professionally   

b. Be present on campus for game-day early dismissals of student-athletes. Ensure athletes are dismissed in a timely and quiet manner.   

c. Coordinate team pre-game activities/conduct and supervise pre-game warm-ups.   

d. Coach during the game with intensity, encouragement, and professionalism. Your character will be remembered long after the score.   

4. COMMUNICATION  

a. Provide contact information (phone and email) to parents.   

b. Communicate game times, locations, and expectations to student-athletes and
parents in a regular and timely manner.   

c. Establish expectations with team captain(s) and players at the beginning of the season.   

d. Have a Pre-season parent meeting  

e. Attend the annual Athletic Banquet and professionally present team awards  

5. ADMINISTRATION   

a. Provide equipment/uniform requests to A.D. before the season.  

 b. Submit budget requests to A.D. for the following season.   

c. Meet with A.D. regularly throughout the season and at the end of the season to evaluate performance and program needs.   

REMUNERATION
- The coaching position receives a stipend at the end of the season.