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About the Role

The middle school fall volleyball coach is responsible for various aspects of the sports program, such as recruiting within the school, training, and coaching athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for interscholastic competitions.

Responsibilities

• Holds organizational meetings for team prospects and encourages potential athletes to participate in the sport.
• Assesses player's skills and assigns team positions.
• Develops a regular practice schedule and organizes practice time to provide both individual and team development.
• Coaches and instructs players, individually and in groups, regarding the rules, regulations, equipment, and techniques of the sport.
• Works with other members of school staff to plan and put in place instructional goals and objectives to ensure the overall educational development of student athletes.
• Observes players, during competition and practice to determine the needs for individual or team improvement.
• Determines game strategy based on the team's capabilities.
• Monitors the academic performance of team members to ensure that eligibility requirements are met; and encourages student athletes to maintain a high academic standard.
• Follows established procedures in the event of an athlete's injury.
• Conferences with parents/guardians, as necessary, regarding the athletic performance of their student.
• Follows state, regional, and district regulations governing the athletic program.
• Models sports-like behavior and maintains appropriate conduct towards players, officials, and spectators.
• Follows established procedures for the proper care, maintenance, and requisitioning of equipment, supplies, and uniforms.
• Works with the Athletic Director to develop a policy for awards and submits a list of award winners at the end of the season.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience coaching at the high school level (coaching experience preferred).
• Comprehensive knowledge of the game is paramount.
• Extensive knowledge of current coaching techniques and procedures.
• Must possess effective coaching techniques and skills.
• Must possess knowledge of the rules, regulations, strategies, and techniques of the sport.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators and governing organizations, opponents, staff, parents, and students.
• Must have the ability to stand for extended periods of time; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 50 pounds to waist height; and to bend, to stoop, to sit on the floor, to climb stairs, to walk and to reach overhead.

Skills

• Ability to communicate in spoken and written word.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to relate to students and to teach them on and off the field.
• Willingness to accept a high level of accountability.
• Ability to assess players and coaches effectively.
• Professionally calm and motivationally intense.
• Progressive thinker but a believer in planning and preparation.

Location

• Brooklyn

Work Type

• Part-time

Experience Level

• 1-3 years of coaching experience

About the Company

• Unity Prep Charter High School is a grade 6-12, tuition-free, independent charter school.
• We empower our students through an academic program based on rigorous liberal arts and sciences, preparing students for college and beyond.
• The middle school campus is located at 432 Monroe Street and the high school campus is located at 584 Driggs Avenue.