Girls JV Volleyball Coach

Position Overview:

The Junior Varsity (JV) Coach of Valley Christian School (VCS) is appointed by the Athletic Director with approval from the Principal or Head of School. The Junior Varsity (JV) Coach is directly responsible to the Varsity Head Coach and Athletic Director to carry out the responsibilities that accompany the position.  The task of the junior varsity coach is to provide Christ-centered leadership to student-athletes, instruct and train them in the skills and rules of the sport, to help them individually and collectively, and provide them with biblically-centered perspectives on sports and team.  

• Whatever you are doing in your athletic performance, you are to do it with the total release of all your mental and physical abilities and emotional energies with Jesus Christ as your only audience (Colossians 3:23)

• You are to completely represent Jesus (as Lord) by saying and doing only those things that He would say and do. (Colossians 3:17)

• We compete to win the contest.  The winning attitude encompasses both spiritual and physical victory. (1 Corinthians 9:24-27)

Position Responsibilities and Tasks: 

General

• Provide leadership to the program for their specific sport, following the philosophy of the VCS athletic department under the direction of the Head Varsity Coach. This includes closely following all guidelines as dictated by the WIAA office, including out-of-season contact rules.

• Establish a code of behavior for all athletes and other assistant coaches of the JV team.

• Enforce dress code in conjunction with the athletic handbook.

• Take charge of uniform and equipment handout and then communicate the results with the Varsity Head Coach and athletic director.

• Have a roster with names, grades, and numbers to the athletic director before the first game.

• Taking all WIAA tests, and attending all meetings required of their sport.  

• Look to grow professionally in your position.

• Working in conjunction with the Varsity Head Coach and athletic director making sure all athletes have the proper paperwork turned in before participating in a practice.

• Attend all practices and arrive at least 10 minutes before practice.  Have a well-prepared plan for practice each and every day. Always be prepared for an approved coach to take over and run practice in your absence.

• Wait for all athletes to leave before you exit the building.  Make sure all equipment has been put back and all doors locked if need be.

• Make sure all students are accounted for to and from away games.

• Use a variety of instructional techniques and media to meet the needs and improve the abilities of student-athletes in your specific sport. 

• Hold a preseason meeting with all parents and players prior to the season starting to give expectations and cast a vision for the year in conjunction with the Head Varsity Coach.

• Coordinate the development, promotion, and recruitment of your specific sport in conjunction with the Head Varsity Coach.  This includes working with the middle school program.

• Apply and enforce any discipline needed during your time as the students’  primary authority within the guidelines of the school.

• Identify and honor athletes for various awards, ordering awards through the Head Varsity Coach.

• Keep locker rooms, weight room, storage rooms neat and clean.

• Check the condition of all jerseys and equipment.  Make recommendations to the Head Varsity Coach when equipment is needed.

• Any other things as deemed necessary by the Varsity Head Coach or Athletic Director.

Other position appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the Head Varsity Coach or Athletic Director.