Primary Purpose:
Provide instruction and coach students to develop skills and ability to excel in Volleyball. Contribute to education program as a whole and to growth of students involved in Girls’ Athletics. The Girls’ Athletic Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing all issues concerning the Girls’ Athletic programs for high school and middle schools.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
Master’s Degree Preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Valid CDL Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
Knowledge of University Interscholastic League (UIL) rules
Ability to instruct and supervise student athletes
Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
Ability to manage budget and personnel and coordinate district function
Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
CDL License
Experience:
Five years successful teaching and experience as a Volleyball Head Coach preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Professional and Personal Relationships
- Displays loyalty to fellow coaches, administrators and school board.
- Supports athletes, coaches and Athletic Director in all sports. Attends other athletic contests.
- Works with fellow coaches in a professional, courteous manner
- Follows the chain of command avoids and discourages “gossip” and “gripe” sessions among fellow coaches.
- Will be involved with the Athletic Director in the Athletic Evaluation Process.
- Will settle conflicts and problems within the Women’s Athletic Department, if possible, before the problem is brought to the attention of the Athletic Director or Principal
Administrative Responsibilities
- Completes paperwork (i.e.: travel requests, requisitions, meal requests, letter jacket and awards information, etc.) in a timely and professional manner.
- Manages budget effectively and schedules contests in accordance with budget.
- Understands and adheres to UIL, NBISD and Athletic Department Policies and Procedures.
- Works with the Athletic Director and Principal on the assignment of staff to supervise athletic activities
- Works with Athletic Director and Principal on the coaching assignments for Girls’ athletics
- Involved in the collection and distribution of all UIL forms and information. UIL forms will then be turned into the Athletic Director
- Must be knowledgeable of general UIL rules and regulations and is the first resource of information for Women coaches. Assists staff in finding answers for UIL issues in question from Athletic Director or Principal.
Facilities and Equipment
- Takes initiative to make improvements to facilities each year (this not being the responsibility of the maintenance department).
- Teams are dressed neatly and in a uniformed manner.
- Takes proper care of and secures equipment to ensure that unnecessary replacements are not made.
- Communicates facility maintenance, needs and concerns with the Athletic Director. Prior to the start of seasonal play, (fall, winter, spring sports), the head Girls’ coach will report the conditions of facilities to the Athletic Director and Principal.
Communication
- Communicates effectively, professionally and courteously with parents via handbook, meetings, phone calls, conferences, etc.
- Effectively and efficiently communicates with Athletic Director and school administration.
- Professionally and courteously communicates with faculty regarding academic performance of student-athletes
- Effectively communicates expectations to middle school coaches (Ensures vertical alignment of sport fundamentals and techniques).
- Will attend seasonal meetings with the Athletic Director concerning personnel, scheduling, facilities, and play-off concerns
Public Relations
- Promotes sport and student-athletes in the community
- Pro-actively and efficiently communicates information to media references
- Will organize, with the Athletic Director, Girls’ teams involvement within the Booster club
Students and Athletes
- Supports and encourages the multi-sport philosophy.
- Has a positive relationship with student-athletes and coaches (does not demean or berate student-athletes).
- Holds student-athletes to high expectations regarding discipline, behavior, attendance, promptness, academic performance etc.
- Effectively maintains eligibility of student-athletes.
Coaching Performance
- Constantly works toward professional improvement through research, clinics, visits, etc.
- Organizes and prepares thoroughly for daily practices (minimizes downtime in practices to get movement on the field/court).
- Is in attendance and on time to all practices, contests and meetings.
- Is enthusiastic and energetic in practices and contests (make it fun!)
- Acceptable winning percentage in sport, considering contributing factors
- Other assignments as deemed necessary
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervise assigned assistant coaches and student athletic assistants.
Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district-wide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours; outdoor exposure to sun and heat.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. |