Freshman Girls Head Volleyball Coach

The Branson School is a coeducational independent collegepreparatory day school with 420 students in grades 9 to 12. The mission of the Branson School is to inspire excellence in a nurturing vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.

Mission Statement

Branson develops students who make a positive impact in the world by leading lives of integrity purpose learning and joy.

Community Statement of Belonging

Branson believes that diversity equity and inclusion are essential to create a truly excellent learning environment and a vibrant caring community. We aspire to have every member of the Branson community feel a deep sense of belonging and inclusion.

Core Values: Courage Kindness Honor Purpose

Position Description

The Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach reports to the Director of Athletics and coordinates volleyball programming in collaboration with the Head Girls Varsity Volleyball Coach. This position is responsible for coaching and providing direction to student athletes so that they might achieve a high level of skill as well as an appreciation for physical fitness discipline sportsmanship and teamwork. This position requires travel and work in the evenings and weekends as well as summer league program development. Season Salary $16.50/hr with a minimum guarantee of $3000.00

Work Requirements

The Freshman Girls Volleyball Coach must exhibit high standards of professionalism and communication. They must be exceedingly well organized flexible and enjoy the challenges of working with high school students. They must have the ability to interact with students parents and staff sometimes under pressure while remaining flexible proactive resourceful and efficient. This person must support the value of an education and Bransons core values of kindness courage honor and purpose.

Job Responsibilities

Critical features of this job are described below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the Freshman Girls Volleyball program.
• Ensures that Branson and League policies rules and regulations regarding the conduct of athletic activities and athletes are followed.
• Works with the Athletic Department to plan and organize practices and games schedules.
• Maintains a safe environment for student athletes at all times.
• Develop an appropriate training program and practice schedules.
• Communicates regularly with team parents regarding overall team operations.
• Ensures the regular supervision of student athletes at home and away games and ensures appropriate behavior.
• Ensures that student athletes adhere to training rules class and grade requirements and rules of behavior on the court in conditioning and in the locker room.
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students staff parents and officials. Resolves all conflicts in a professional manner.
• Professionally represents Branson in all interactions with the community at large.
• Ensures the proper cleaning storage and maintenance of all athletic equipment and uniforms.
• Makes recommendations regarding the purchase of uniforms equipment and supplies. Also manages inventory.
• Maintains necessary records and completes their Paycom timecard within the specified timeframes and manner.
• Maintains appropriate certifications and training hours as required.
• Attends work regularly and is punctual to all practices and games.
• Obtain advance approval for the Athletic Director for all teamrelated expenditures.
• Manages other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree from an accredited university (preferred).

• One to two years of coaching experience at the high school or collegiate level (preferred).

• CPR Certified through American Red Cross.
• Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and would be expected to drive student athletes to offcampus trainings and games.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Experience working and communicating with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to act professionally and keep students records confidential.
• Ability to make decisions and handle conflicts.
• Problemsolving skills and creativity.

Physical Requirements

• Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must be able to assist with athletes of various weights and heights.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time have good mobility skills and be able to walk long distances.
• Must be able to carry training kit and coolers for long distances.
• Use strength to lift items raising objects from lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from positiontoposition.
• Must be able to bend at hips and knees.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Branson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all applicants employees volunteers and interns and the School makes decisions based on the merits of each candidate. Branson prohibits discrimination based on an individuals race color religion (including all aspects of religious beliefs observance or practice including religious dress or grooming practices) sex (including gender gender identity gender expression transgender pregnancy and breastfeeding) sexual orientation (including heterosexuality homosexuality and bisexuality) national origin ancestry citizenship status age marital status or registered domestic partner status uniformed service member or veteran status physical or mental disability medical condition genetic characteristics or information or any other basis protected by law. The School will afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants employees volunteers and interns as to all terms and conditions of employment including without limitation compensation hiring training promotion transfer discipline and termination.

For Consideration

We encourage those that align with Bransons shared commitment to its Mission Statement Diversity Mission Statement and Core Values to apply by uploading a cover letter statement of teaching philosophy and resume to Michelle Jones Director of Human Resources at